Rickea Jackson ruled out after painful knee injury in Sky-Lynx game

Rickea Jackson left the Chicago Sky game against the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday with a left knee injury, raising concerns after her impressive start to the 2026 WNBA season.

Jackson went down midway through the second quarter after driving towards the basket and attempting to change direction following contact with a defender.

She collapsed to the floor in visible pain and pointed to her left knee as medical staff attended to her before helping her off the court.

The 25-year-old was later ruled out for the remainder of the game.

Before exiting, Jackson had scored six points while shooting 50 per cent from the field, along with one rebound and one block.

Jackson joined Chicago during the offseason after being traded from the Los Angeles Sparks in a deal involving two-time All-Star Ariel Atkins.

Her arrival has helped transform the Sky early this season. Chicago entered Sunday’s matchup with a 2-1 record, while Jackson had been averaging 22 points, six rebounds and 2.7 assists per game across her first three appearances.

The former fourth overall draft pick was also emerging as Chicago’s primary scoring option alongside veteran guard Skylar Diggins before the injury setback.