Sky and Sparks Discuss Ariel Atkins-Rickea Jackson Trade Report

The Chicago Sky and Los Angeles Sparks are reportedly negotiating a player swap. Front Office Sports published the report on Thursday.

Trade talks details

Nothing is finalized yet. The report says an announcement could come Saturday.

Filmogaz.com reviewed the report and Field Level Media contributions. The discussions center on guard Ariel Atkins and forward Rickea Jackson.

Sky and Sparks Discuss Ariel Atkins-Rickea Jackson Trade Report highlights how both teams are weighing roster needs.

Profile: Ariel Atkins

Atkins is 29 years old. She spent the 2025 season with Chicago.

She started all 34 games in 2025. Her per-game averages were 13.1 points, 3.6 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.6 steals.

Atkins was part of Washington’s 2019 championship team. She was a 2018 first-round pick, seventh overall.

Across her career, Atkins has appeared in 251 games, with 246 starts. Her career averages stand at 13.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.5 steals.

She is a five-time All-Defensive team selection and shoots 36.2 percent from three-point range.

Profile: Rickea Jackson

Jackson is 25 years old. She played the 2025 season with the Sparks.

She started 37 of 38 games in 2025. Jackson averaged 14.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists that year.

Los Angeles drafted her fourth overall in 2024. She made the 2024 All-Rookie team.

Jackson finished ninth in the 2025 MVP voting. Her career totals cover 78 games and 72 starts.

Her career averages are 14.0 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists.

Context for the Sky

The Sky already executed a major deal earlier that week. They traded two-time All-Star Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream.

The Sky received two first-round picks in return. That trade occurred on Monday.

What to watch next

Expect confirmation only if both clubs finalize terms. Any official announcement may arrive Saturday.

Filmogaz.com will update this story as teams release statements or finalize the transaction.