Chicago Sky forward Rickea Jackson out for the season with torn ACL
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Chicago Sky forward Rickea Jackson will miss the remainder of the 2026 season due to a torn ACL in her left knee, sustained during a game against the Minnesota Lynx.
- Jackson was the Sky’s leading scorer, averaging 18 points per game, and was expected to have a career year before the injury.
- The Sky have faced multiple injuries this season, including key players Courtney Vandersloot, Azurá Stevens, DiJonai Carrington, and Skylar Diggins.
- Sky guard Natasha Cloud criticized the officiating following Jackson’s injury, expressing concerns about player safety and game control.
- Despite the setbacks, the Sky remain optimistic about Jackson’s recovery and expect Diggins to be available for their upcoming home opener against the Dallas Wings.