Big changes are brewing in the Windy City. The Chicago Sky are set to look completely different in 2026 after a whirlwind offseason that saw the team trade franchise cornerstone Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream in a blockbuster deal. In a series of bold moves, the Sky also acquired rising star Rickea Jackson via trade and signed established veterans like Skylar Diggins-Smith to reshape the roster.
But the roster shakeups didn't stop there. On Monday, the Sky made the surprising decision to waive second-year point guard Hailey Van Lith and bring in veteran floor general Natasha Cloud on a one-year, $555,000 deal. Cloud, who averaged 10.1 points and 5.1 assists per game for the New York Liberty last season, brings championship experience and defensive grit to a team in transition.
With so many new faces in the locker room, the WNBA social media team decided to help fans get to know the Sky's players with a fun "We Listen and We Don't Judge" segment. The premise was simple: players share their guilty pleasures or quirky secrets without fear of backlash. But Rickea Jackson's confession quickly went viral for all the wrong reasons.
"Sugar goes on mac and cheese, and spaghetti, period," Jackson declared with confidence.
The internet, predictably, had opinions. Fans were quick to defend spaghetti with sugar—a tradition in some regions—but adding sugar to mac and cheese? That crossed the line for many. Jackson was quick to remind critics on X (formerly Twitter) that the segment was supposed to be a judgment-free zone.
"Could've sworn I said don't judge," she posted, defending her culinary choices.
Whether you're team "sugar on everything" or firmly against it, one thing is clear: Rickea Jackson is already making waves in Chicago. After starting her WNBA career with the Los Angeles Sparks, the talented forward is bringing personality, skill, and a willingness to ruffle some feathers to a Sky team that's rebuilding with purpose. And honestly, a little controversy over comfort food might be just what this new-look squad needs to bond.