- Out with the old, in with the new: Sky trade Ariel Atkins for Rickea Jackson — and begin again Chicago Sun-Times —
- WNBA trade grades: Grading Sky's latest move, Rickea Jackson's fit ESPN —
- Sparks acquire All-Star Atkins in trade with Sky ESPN —
- WNBA trade grades: Sky nail deal for Rickea Jackson, Sparks go all in on playoff run with Ariel Atkins CBS Sports —
- WNBA free agency update: Sky trade Ariel Atkins for Rickea Jackson Chicago Sun-Times —
- Sources: Sparks re-signing Plum to 1-year deal ESPN —
- Kelsey Plum Sacrifices Supermax Deal for Sake of Los Angeles Sparks Roster Newsweek —
WNBA blockbuster trade
Chicago is aggressively rebuilding its lineup, also re-signing veteran Courtney Vandersloot and adding defensive specialist DiJonai Carrington in free agency.
The Sparks, meanwhile, are going 'all in' on a playoff run by pairing Atkins with established star Kelsey Plum, who reportedly took a pay cut to help build a competitive roster.
This trade is seen as a win-win for both franchises as they prepare for the 2026 season under a new collective bargaining agreement.
Analysts are praising the Sky's front office for securing a high-potential young talent in Jackson while maintaining veteran leadership.
Los Angeles Sparks
American professional women's basketball team of the WNBA
American professional women's basketball team of the WNBA
Ariel Atkins
American basketball player
American basketball player
Rickea Jackson
American basketball player (born 2001)
American basketball player (born 2001)
Women's National Basketball Association
Professional women's basketball league in the United States
Professional women's basketball league in the United States