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Rickea Jackson: 2024 WNBA Draft Class With Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese Can Be Best Ever

Los Angeles Sparks rising star Rickea Jackson, who was drafted to the WNBA in 2024 along with the likes of Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Cameron Brink and Kamilla Cardoso, knows very well what her class is capable of.

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Weekly Sparks Player Grades: These are the good times

The Sparks are playing their best basketball in years and players like Rickea Jackson have stepped up in big ways. This part of the season is pure bliss.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Yardbarker / July 26

Sparks keep rolling toward playoff spot with win vs. Liberty

Sparks roll toward playoff spot with buzzer-beating win against Liberty

The Los Angeles Sparks are the hottest team in the WNBA right now, and they keep inching their way toward a playoff spot.

Liberty star Breanna Stewart exits early with lower leg injury

Mystics take down Storm

Sky aim for redemption against Fever without Caitlin Clark

Aces reeling after rough start to road swing, look to rebound in Dallas

Valkyries visit Sun, continue quest to make WNBA history

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Los Angeles Sparks News / Silver Screen & Roll / July 24

Rickea Jackson’s return to form is coming at the perfect time for the Sparks

It was a slow start to the year for Rickea Jackson, but her recent play has the Sparks playing their best basketball in years. Entering this season, the expectations were high for Rickea Jackson.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / July 16

Sparks trounce Mystics for first back-to-back wins of season

Dearica Hamby poured in 26 points and Rickea Jackson tallied 22 as the Los Angeles Sparks trounced the visiting Washington Mystics, 99-80, on Tuesday night, winning back-to-back games for the first time this season.

WNBA News / Hardwood Heroics / July 15

'Whoever Lost Today': Rickea Jackson Doesn’t Hold Back With Social Media Exchange With Sun Guard After Trash Talk On Court

Tensions were high and the talk was loud during Monday night’s gritty matchup between the LA Sparks and the Connecticut Sun. But it wasn’t just the scoreboard doing the talking—Rickea Jackson and Bria Hartley had some choice words for each other, and fans caught all of it.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / July 14

Sparks Star Rickea Jackson Praises Kelsey Plum, Plus Her Perfect WNBA Tunnel Fit

Los Angeles Sparks second-year star guard Rickea Jackson is no stranger to making fashion statements since she arrived in the WNBA. And she isn't shy about sharing her affinity for style either.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / July 13

Sparks' Kelsey Plum, Rickea Jackson Break Records in Win Over Sun

The Sparks entered Sunday's home contest against the Connecticut Sun — Los Angeles' second of three consecutive home games — searching for their first home win in nearly two months, the last of which came against the Chicago Sky on May 25.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Rickea Jackson Gets Four-Word Message from Fever Guard After Sparks Win

The Indiana Fever faced the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday night, looking to win their fourth straight game. The Sparks, meanwhile, were hoping to pick up their second victory over the Fever in the past two weeks.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / July 5

Indiana Fever in Disbelief After WNBA Rookie Rejects Rickea Jackson

Aliyah Boston and the Indiana Fever had their eyes set on a fourth-straight win, taking on Rickea Jackson and the Los Angeles Sparks for the second time this season on Saturday.

WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 24

Sky's Reese, Sparks' Jackson exchange pushes in heated moment

Sky's Angel Reese, Sparks' Rickea Jackson exchange pushes in heated moment

Angel Reese got into it with another opponent this week. The Chicago Sky star had a heated moment with Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson during Tuesday’s game between the two teams.

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WNBA News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / June 20

Former Vol, Rickea Jackson, Hits Career Stride with Sparks After 30-Point Performance

For Rickea Jackson, the pieces are finally starting to fall into place. The former Tennessee Volunteer and current Los Angeles Sparks forward is no longer just flashing potential, she’s converting it into consistent performance.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / June 18

Sparks Notes: LA Shares Bold All-Star Promo, Rickea Jackson Details Medical Issue, Kelsey Plum Out in Loss to Storm

The WNBA's 2025 All-Star Game was sold out nearly three months prior to the mid-summer event on April 29, per a league announcement. In a month-long lead up to the league's July 19 event, the Los Angeles Sparks continue to advocate for Kelsey Plum, Dearica Hamby, Rickea Jackson and Azura Stevens in voting promotions.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / June 18

Sparks' Rickea Jackson Reveals How Skechers Helped to Alleviate Medical Issue

Skechers announced Los Angeles Sparks' forward Rickea Jackson as the brand's first-ever WNBA signature athlete last July. "I'm thrilled to be the first WNBA player to join forces with Skechers," Jackson said in a 2024 release.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / June 12

Sparks' Rickea Jackson Makes Bold Comment After Record-Breaking Game

After an injury-riddled start to 2025, Los Angeles Sparks' star forward bounced back in a monumental way on Wednesday night — pouring in a career-high 30 points on 11 made field goals in a convincing win over the Las Vegas Aces.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / June 12

Rickea Jackson scores 30 to help hot-shooting Sparks torch Aces

Rickea Jackson scored a career-best 30 points and grabbed seven rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Sparks to a 97-89 victory over the host Las Vegas Aces on Wednesday night.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / June 3

Rickea Jackson Mocks Pregnancy Rumors in Setting Record Straight on Sparks Standing

Los Angeles Sparks star Rickea Jackson hasn't played in her team's past two games because of what was called "personal" reasons. Jackson's sudden, unexplained

Los Angeles Sparks News / Hardwood Heroics / June 2

What’s Going On With Rickea Jackson? Los Angeles Sparks Star’s Absence Sparks Questions

The 2025 WNBA season has taken an unexpected turn for Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson, who has now missed two straight games for what the team has labeled “personal” reasons.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / June 2

Sparks Coach Addresses Rickea Jackson Missing Games for Personal Reasons

The 2025 WNBA season has been a strange one for Los Angeles Sparks star Rickea Jackson. In fact, Jackson's standing with the team has been interesting ever since Kelsey Plum joined the team via trade in late January, given that her and Jackson play the same position.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / May 29

Sparks' Rickea Jackson Reveals Close Relationship With WNBA Player

Sparks’ forward Rickea Jackson returned to game action Tuesday night against the Atlanta Dream in limited minutes after a three-game absence. It marked her first game appearance since entering concussion protocol on May 18, following an injury suffered in the Sparks' home-opener against Minnesota.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / May 13