One of the standouts of last season’s team Rickea Jackson has been notably absent for much of this season so far.

Through eight games, Jackson has only played in three. She exited the game against the Lynx due to a head-on collision and missed the following game as part of the WNBA ’s concussion protocols.

Jackson was back the following game against the Dream, but came off the bench and was on a minutes restriction.

In the following two games, she was out again, but not because of concussion protocols. The absence was described simply as “personal reasons” by head coach Lynne Roberts prior to Sunday’s game.

With social media being what it is, rumors started spreading like wildfire. Those ranged from issues with the coaching staff and a potential trade demand based on her not follow

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