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Sky Acquire Rickea Jackson to Cap Weekend Overhaul

The flurry signals a pivot to spacing with veteran shot creation.

Overview

  • Rickea Jackson, acquired Sunday in a one-for-one swap for Ariel Atkins, gives Chicago a young wing scorer on a rookie contract.
  • Saturday signings brought seven-time All-Star point guard Skylar Diggins, reported on a two-year deal, and stretch big Azurá Stevens back to Chicago.
  • Chicago also traded a 2028 first-round pick to Washington for guard Jacy Sheldon and re-signed Elizabeth Williams and Rachel Banham.
  • Earlier in the week the Sky sent Angel Reese to Atlanta for 2027 and 2028 first-round picks plus 2028 second-round swap rights.
  • The retool targets more shooting and playmaking around center Kamilla Cardoso to fix last season’s low three-point accuracy and stagnant offense.