In a significant offseason move, the Chicago Sky have acquired forward Rickea Jackson from the Los Angeles Sparks in exchange for guard Ariel Atkins. Jackson, who is entering her third season in the WNBA, was the Sparks' first-round pick in 2024 and has averaged 14 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game, with a shooting percentage of 35% from beyond the arc. Meanwhile, Atkins heads to Los Angeles after a single season with the Sky, where she averaged 13.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.4 assists, along with 1.6 steals and shooting 36% on three-pointers. Prior to her time in Chicago, Atkins spent eight seasons with the Washington Mystics, earning one first-team and four second-team All-Defensive Team honors, as well as two All-Star selections. This trade marks a notable shift for both teams as they prepare for the upcoming season.