The Chicago Sky are in talks to commerce two-time All-Star guard Ariel Atkins to the Los Angeles Sparks for ahead Rickea Jackson, Front Office Sports reported Thursday.
Nothing has been finalized however an announcement is anticipated on Saturday, per the report.
Atkins, 29, averaged 13.1 factors, 3.6 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 34 video games (all begins) in her first season in Chicago in 2025.
A 2019 WNBA champion with Washington, Atkins has profession averages of 13.4 factors, 3.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.5 steals in 251 video games (246 begins) with the Mystics (2018-24) and Sky. The 2018 first-spherical choose (seventh general) is a 5-time All-Defensive staff choice and a profession 36.2% shooter from 3-level vary.
Jackson, 25, averaged 14.7 factors, 3.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 38 video games (37 begins) with the Sparks in 2025.
Drafted fourth general by Los Angeles in 2024, Jackson made the 2024 All-Rookie staff and completed ninth within the 2025 MVP voting. She has profession averages of 14.0 factors, 3.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 78 video games (72 begins).
The Sky already made one main commerce this week, dealing two-time All-Star Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream for a pair of first-spherical picks on Monday.
–Field Level Media
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