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.