{"id":237706,"date":"2026-04-10T03:14:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T03:14:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/10\/3-reasons-why-rickea-jackson-fits-chicago-sky-after-angel-reeses-exit\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T03:14:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T03:14:56","slug":"3-reasons-why-rickea-jackson-fits-chicago-sky-after-angel-reeses-exit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/10\/3-reasons-why-rickea-jackson-fits-chicago-sky-after-angel-reeses-exit\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Reasons Why Rickea Jackson Fits Chicago Sky After Angel Reese\u2019s Exit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content\" data-postid=\"5151552\" data-slug-id=\"2765091\">\n<div class=\"vidazoo-player-container\">\n<span class=\"vidazoo-close-btn  hidden \"><br \/>\n<img data-lazy=\"\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/cmc-predictor\/v2\/cross-icon.png?w=40\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" alt=\"close\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Chicago Sky have set their eyes on their next moves following the blockbuster trade that sent two-time WNBA All-Star Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream.<\/p>\n<p>According to league insider Annie Costabile on Thursday, Chicago is in discussions with the LA Sparks for a trade headlined by forward <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/us\/wnba\/rickea-jackson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Rickea Jackson<\/a>. The deal involves eight-year veteran Ariel Atkins landing with LA.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sportskeeda-embed\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/us\/wnba\/twitter-embed\">\n<div class=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/us\/wnba\/twitter-embed\">\n<div class=\"profile-card\">\n<p><span><span>The Chicago Sky and LA Sparks are in discussions re: a trade that would send Ariel Atkins to the Sparks for Rickea Jackson, multiple sources told me. While nothing is finalized, an announcement is expected Saturday.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><template id=\"also-read-articles-template\"><\/p>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<p>Jackson, the No. 4 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, will be teammates with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/us\/wnba\/kamila-cardoso\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Kamilla Cardoso<\/a>, whom Chicago drafted before her at No. 3. Here are three reasons why the 6-foot-2 wing would fit the Sky.<\/p>\n<h2>Three reasons why Rickea Jackson fits the Chicago Sky after Angel Reese&#8217;s exit<\/h2>\n<h3>#1 Potential future All-Star<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"image\"><noscript><\/noscript><img class=\"lazy-img\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" data-img=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/d36a4-17757827909877-1920.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/d36a4-17757827909877-1920.jpg?w=190 190w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/d36a4-17757827909877-1920.jpg?w=720 720w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/d36a4-17757827909877-1920.jpg?w=640 640w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/d36a4-17757827909877-1920.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/d36a4-17757827909877-1920.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/d36a4-17757827909877-1920.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/d36a4-17757827909877-1920.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/d36a4-17757827909877-1920.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"Los Angeles Sparks v Chicago Sky - Source: Getty\" data-img-low=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/d36a4-17757827909877-1920.jpg?w=640\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,&lt;svg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%201920%201280%22&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;\"\/><figcaption>Los Angeles Sparks v Chicago Sky &#8211; Source: Getty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Rickea Jackson could replace Angel Reese as the co-star of Kamilla Cardoso. Dubbed as the Chicago Sky&#8217;s &#8220;twin towers,&#8221; the Cardoso-Reese pairing was unsuccessful. The arrival of Jackson provides a fresh start for the team, which went 23-61 over the past two seasons.<\/p>\n<h3>#2 Prioritize young players<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sk-app-thumbnail\" alt=\"WNBA: MAY 30 Los Angeles Sparks at Chicago Sky - Source: Getty\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/a6933-17757829779608-1920.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><img class=\"lazy-img\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1344\" data-img=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/a6933-17757829779608-1920.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/a6933-17757829779608-1920.jpg?w=190 190w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/a6933-17757829779608-1920.jpg?w=720 720w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/a6933-17757829779608-1920.jpg?w=640 640w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/a6933-17757829779608-1920.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/a6933-17757829779608-1920.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/a6933-17757829779608-1920.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/a6933-17757829779608-1920.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/a6933-17757829779608-1920.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"WNBA: MAY 30 Los Angeles Sparks at Chicago Sky - Source: Getty\" data-img-low=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/a6933-17757829779608-1920.jpg?w=640\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,&lt;svg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%201920%201344%22&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;\"\/><figcaption>WNBA: MAY 30 Los Angeles Sparks at Chicago Sky &#8211; Source: Getty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Chicago received two future first-round picks as part of the Reese trade earlier this week. While the Sky still has several veterans on the roster, like Courtney Vandersloot, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/us\/wnba\/rebecca-allen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Rebecca Allen<\/a> and Rachel Banham, the recent trades may signal the franchise&#8217;s direction of prioritizing young players.<\/p>\n<p>Chicago also has the No. 5 pick of the upcoming WNBA draft. In the mock draft by ESPN analyst <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/wnba\/story\/_\/id\/48424940\/wnba-mock-draft-2026-dallas-wings-no-1-pick-olivia-miles-awa-fam-azzi-fudd-awa-fam-lauren-betts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Michael Voepel on Wednesday<\/a>, the Sky could select LSU star Flau&#8217;jae Johnson. The 5-foot-10 guard would form an exciting trio alongside Jackson and Cardoso.<\/p>\n<h3>#3 Jackson could receive supermax with Chicago<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sk-app-thumbnail\" alt=\"Los Angeles Sparks v Atlanta Dream - Source: Getty\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/2c804-17757828921901-1920.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><img class=\"lazy-img\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1279\" data-img=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/2c804-17757828921901-1920.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/2c804-17757828921901-1920.jpg?w=190 190w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/2c804-17757828921901-1920.jpg?w=720 720w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/2c804-17757828921901-1920.jpg?w=640 640w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/2c804-17757828921901-1920.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/2c804-17757828921901-1920.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/2c804-17757828921901-1920.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/2c804-17757828921901-1920.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/2c804-17757828921901-1920.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"Los Angeles Sparks v Atlanta Dream - Source: Getty\" data-img-low=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/2c804-17757828921901-1920.jpg?w=640\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,&lt;svg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%201920%201279%22&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;\"\/><figcaption>Los Angeles Sparks v Atlanta Dream &#8211; Source: Getty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The pending trade with the Sky also benefits Jackson, as she could potentially receive a $1.4 million supermax contract. The LA Sparks could not offer Jackson that contract, as they extended a core qualifying offer to two-time WNBA champion <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/us\/wnba\/kelsey-plum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Kelsey Plum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In 38 games last season, Jackson averaged 14.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists on 42.4% shooting, including 34.8% from 3-point range.<\/p>\n<p>According to league insider Annie Costabile, the Rickea Jackson trade between the Sparks and the Sky could be finalized on Saturday, when teams can officially sign free agents.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-post-rating-widget\">\n<p><template id=\"post-rating-feedback-modal-template\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-rating-feedback-feedback-box\">\n<div class=\"post-rating-feedback-content\">\n<div class=\"post-rating-feedback-data\">\n<p>Why did you not like this content?<\/p>\n<p><textarea id=\"dislike-feedback-text\" rows=\"4\" placeholder=\"Please type your feedback...\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<button class=\"close\">Cancel<\/button><br \/>\n<button class=\"submit\">Submit<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-rating-widget-parent hidden\">\n<div class=\"rating-parent-container\">\n<div class=\"rating-content-holder\">\n<p>Was this article helpful?<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-rating-action-container\">\n<div class=\"like-container\">\n<button class=\"post-rating-like-button post-rating-button\" data-action=\"like\" title=\"like article\"><br \/>\n<img class=\"post-like-image post-rating-image\" data-lazy=\"\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/like-articles\/upvote-icon-grey.svg\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"like selected\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dislike-container\">\n<button class=\"post-rating-dislike-button post-rating-button\" data-action=\"dislike\" title=\"dislike article\"><br \/>\n<img class=\"post-dis-like-image post-rating-image\" data-lazy=\"\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/like-articles\/upvote-icon-grey.svg\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"avatar selected\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\nThank You for feedback\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tag-cloud\">\n<div class=\"tags-text\">\n<div class=\"scrollable-content-holder  article-padding\">\n<p class=\"article-p  \">Quick Links<\/p>\n<p><button id=\"pnAdvancerLeft\" class=\"pn-Advancer pn-Advancer_Left \" type=\"button\"><br \/>\n<img style=\"background: none;\" data-lazy=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/skm\/assets\/article\/article-scroll-left.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button><\/p>\n<nav id=\"pnProductNav\" class=\"pn-ProductNav\">\n<\/nav>\n<p><button id=\"pnAdvancerRight\" class=\"pn-Advancer pn-Advancer_Right \" type=\"button\"><br \/>\n<img style=\"background: none;\" data-lazy=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/skm\/assets\/article\/article-scroll-right.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<p>More from Sportskeeda<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<span class=\"publisher-name\">Edited by Kim Daniel Rubinos<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/us\/wnba\/news-3-reasons-why-rickea-jackson-fits-chicago-sky-after-angel-reese-s-exit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Chicago Sky have set their eyes on their next moves following the blockbuster trade that sent two-time WNBA All-Star Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream. 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