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Chicago Sky Trade No. 3 Draft Pick for Ariel Atkins in Push for Championship

The Sky prioritize immediate competitiveness with the veteran guard acquisition as Angel Reese's recovery progresses and draft dynamics shift.

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Overview

  • The Chicago Sky traded their No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft to acquire Ariel Atkins, a two-time All-Star guard from the Washington Mystics.
  • General manager Jeff Pagliocca emphasized the move as a strategic step toward immediate championship contention, highlighting Atkins' proven two-way abilities.
  • Top draft prospects Olivia Miles, Flaujae Johnson, and Azzi Fudd have opted to delay entering the draft, reshaping the 2025 draft landscape.
  • The Sky’s roster overhaul includes the addition of Atkins, veteran point guard Courtney Vandersloot, and forward Kia Nurse, signaling a shift from rebuilding to a win-now approach.
  • Angel Reese, a key second-year player for the Sky, has shown encouraging recovery progress, recently training without a hand brace and raising hopes for her return to play.