Rickea Jackson
Coverage of Rickea Jackson in the Nexus archive.
- Amid losing season, Sky GM Jeff Pagliocca still sees playoff potential and an underrated young core
The Chicago Sky, at 6-13, are not currently performing as a playoff team, but GM Jeff Pagliocca maintains confidence in his roster and young core, citing additions like Rickea Jackson, Azurá Stevens, and DiJonai Carrington. Pagliocca attributes setbacks to execution issues rather than injuries and believes the team can still compete for a playoff spot.
- Sky sign Aicha Coulibaly to rest-of-season contract
The Chicago Sky signed rookie Aicha Coulibaly to a rest-of-season contract, removing her game limit as she replaces injured forward Rickea Jackson. Coulibaly, a 2025 second-round pick, missed last season due to an ACL injury but has contributed 5.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.1 steals in 14.4 minutes this season.
- Sky waive Saylor Poffenbarger
The Chicago Sky waived Saylor Poffenbarger after signing her to a hardship contract in May due to a reduced roster. Poffenbarger played in five games but limited minutes, while the Sky continue to manage injuries to multiple players, including Gabriela Jaquez, Courtney Vandersloot, DiJonai Carrington, and Rickea Jackson.
- Sky forward Rickea Jackson undergoes surgery for torn ACL
Sky forward Rickea Jackson underwent surgery for a torn left anterior cruciate ligament, suffered May 17 against the Lynx. She was performing at her career best before the injury, averaging 18 points and 1.8 blocks per game. The Sky have lost nine of their last 10 games without her, and Jackson remains under contract with the team through 2027.