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With uncertainty around the No. 3 pick, did the Chicago Sky give up too much for Ariel Atkins?

The Chicago Sky traded a No. 3 draft pick to the Washington Mystics for veteran guard Ariel Atkins, highlighting their commitment to rebuilding the team.
Atkins, a two-time All-Star, will join a revamped backcourt as the Sky look to improve after a tough season.
The trade included a first-round pick swap and a second-round pick in 2027, indicating the Sky's strategic long-term planning under General Manager Jeff Pagliocca.
Atkins averaged 14.9 points and 3.1 assists per game last season, and the Sky hopes her shooting will elevate their performance before she becomes a free agent.

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Chicago Tribune

Sky trade the No. 3 draft pick to the Mystics for guard Ariel Atkins

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky traded out of the draft lottery Sunday night to acquire veteran guard Ariel Atkins in a blockbuster trade with the Washington Mystics. The Sky announced they sent their No. 3 pick in the 2025 draft…

8 days ago·Chicago, United States

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Associated Press News

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Mystics trade 2-time All-Star Ariel Atkins to the Sky for No. 3 pick in WNBA draft

CHICAGO (AP) — The Washington Mystics accelerated their rebuild, trading two-time All-Star Ariel Atkins to the Chicago Sky for the No. 3 overall pick in this year's draft on Sunday.

8 days ago·United States

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The Washington Post

Mystics trade Ariel Atkins, cutting the last tie to their 2019 title team

For Atkins, the Chicago Sky gave the Mystics the No. 3 draft pick in 2025, a first-round pick swap in 2027 and a second-round pick in 2027.

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Chicago Sun Times

Sky trade the No. 3 overall pick to Mystics for two-time All-Star Ariel Atkins

Jeff Pagliocca's early tenure as the Sky's first general manager has been distinguished by an affinity for bold, bordering questionable moves. Sunday evening, he made another, trading the Sky's No. 3 overall pick in the upcoming draft to the Mystics in exchange for two-time All-Star Ariel Atkins. The trade will also include the Mystics receiving a 2027 first-round pick swap and the Sky's second-round pick in 2027. This draft is expected to inclu…

8 days ago·Chicago, United States

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Marietta Daily Journal

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sydneysun.com

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

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.

8 days ago·Georgia, United States

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