Report: Mystics send F Ariel Atkins to Sky for No. 3 draft pick

Field Level Media|published: Sun 23rd February, 20:32 2025

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Jul 2, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins (7) dribbles the ball against LA Sparks guard Zia Cooke (1) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Chicago Sky acquired two-time All-Star guard Ariel Atkins from the Washington Mystics, who received Chicago's No. 3 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, per an ESPN report on Sunday.

The rebuilding Mystics, who moved on from general manager Mike Thibault and coach Eric Thibault in October after missing the playoffs, will also receive a 2027 first-round pick swap along with the Sky's second-round selection that year.

Atkins, 28, was Washington's first-round pick in the 2018 draft and averaged 13.4 points and 3.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists over seven seasons in the nation's capital. A five-time All-Defense selection, she was a member of the 2019 WNBA champions and a 2020 Olympian.

The Mystics, who haven't won a playoff game since winning the title, introduced new coach Sydney Johnson and new general manager Jamila Wideman earlier this month.

Meanwhile, the Sky also failed to reach the postseason in 2024 but added Rebecca Allen, Kia Nurse and former team star Courtney Vandersloot to complement young stars Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso.

--Field Level Media