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Chicago Sky's Rickea Jackson Tears ACL During Win

PUBLISHED May 17, 2026, 11:27 PM ET

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Chicago — Chicago Sky forward Rickea Jackson suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee during Sunday’s 86-79 victory over the Minnesota Lynx, the team announced Tuesday after MRI testing. Jackson exited in the second quarter after collapsing while driving to the basket; she had been averaging 22 points per game early in the season. The Sky confirmed the MRI result Tuesday and said general manager Jeff Pagliocca expects the team’s medical staff to guide Jackson through rehabilitation; Pagliocca described confidence in a full recovery. The injury compounds existing absences — DiJonai Carrington, Azura Stevens and Courtney Vandersloot remain sidelined — and will require Chicago to adjust rotations and depth in upcoming games this season.

By James Porter | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Offseason: Rickea Jackson was acquired by Chicago in a trade with Los Angeles.
Early season: Jackson averaged 22 points per game through opening contests.
Sunday: Jackson injured her left knee during the Sky’s 86-79 win over the Lynx and left the game.
Tuesday: MRI testing confirmed a torn ACL in Jackson’s left knee; the team announced the result.
Following announcement: Chicago outlined rehabilitation plans and faces short-term roster adjustments due to multiple injuries.

News Intelligence

Rickea Jackson's injury is a blow to Chicago Sky fans. She's been a key player, averaging 22 points per game. With Jackson and others sidelined, the team's performance may be impacted. If you're a fan, keep an eye on how the Sky adjusts its game strategy.

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Who Benefited

Medical staff, physical therapists, and long-term team planners gained clarity on treatment timelines and roster needs following an MRI-confirmed ACL tear to a leading scorer.

Who Impacted

Rickea Jackson, the Chicago Sky roster and fans suffered immediate loss of a leading scorer and increased roster strain as multiple players are sidelined.

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Who Benefited

Medical staff, physical therapists, and long-term team planners gained clarity on treatment timelines and roster needs following an MRI-confirmed ACL tear to a leading scorer.

Who Impacted

Rickea Jackson, the Chicago Sky roster and fans suffered immediate loss of a leading scorer and increased roster strain as multiple players are sidelined.