The Chicago Sky acquired two-time All-Star Ariel Atkins from the Washington Mystics for the No. 3 overall pick in this year’s WNBA draft, a 2027 first-round pick swap, and a 2027 second-rounder, the Sky announced Sunday.
“Ariel has made a tremendous impact on this league since her rookie year.” Sky general manager Jeff Pagliocca said in a statement. “She is an excellent role model for her teammates and an all-star caliber contributor.
“As one of the league’s top defensive specialists and a consistent scorer, she is a threat on both ends of the floor who will help us build a playoff-contending team in Chicago.”