Chicago Sky's strong start overshadowed by Rickea Jackson's knee injury
The Chicago Sky have started their season strongly with a 3-1 record on their opening road trip. However, their latest win over Minnesota came at a cost, as star forward Rickea Jackson suffered a knee injury mid-game. The team now returns home for a four-game stretch, beginning with a match against Dallas on Wednesday. Jackson, who was averaging 22 points per game before the injury, went down in the second quarter of Sunday’s victory. She is scheduled for knee imaging on Monday to assess the damage. Her absence adds to Chicago’s growing injury list, which already includes DiJonai Carrington (foot), Azura Stevens (knee), Courtney Vandersloot (knee), and Skylar Diggins (eye).
Meanwhile, Indiana’s Caitlin Clark made headlines after a stat correction confirmed her record-breaking performance. She became the first WNBA player to record 11 career games with at least 20 points and 10 assists. The adjustment added two extra assists to her tally, solidifying the milestone.
Despite the setbacks, the Sky have climbed to fourth in the WNBA rankings, with Las Vegas holding the top spot. Chicago’s upcoming home games will test their depth as they navigate multiple absences. The Sky will need to adjust quickly without Jackson, one of their top scorers. Their next challenge arrives on Wednesday against Dallas, the first of four straight home fixtures. The team’s ability to manage injuries could shape their early-season momentum.
