WNBA Washington Mystics (2018–2024) At the
2018 WNBA draft, Atkins was drafted by the
Washington Mystics in the first round, as the seventh overall pick. Atkins would join a Mystics line-up alongside players such as
Elena Delle Donne,
Kristi Toliver &
Natasha Cloud. In August 2018, Atkins was named to the
All-Defensive Second Team in her debut season. Later in September 2018, Atkins was also named to the
All-Rookie Team. On October 10, 2019, Atkins and the
Mystics took home their first
WNBA Championship after defeating the
Connecticut Sun,
3–2. In September 2020, Atkins was named to the
All-Defensive Second Team for the third time in her three career seasons. In August 2023, Atkins signed a multi-year extension to stay in Washington with the Mystics.
Chicago Sky (2025–present) On February 23, 2025, Atkins was traded to the
Chicago Sky in exchange for the 2025 third overall pick, the 2027 second-round pick, and the rights to swap 2027 first-round picks.
International Atkins has also played internationally. She spent the 2018–19 season with InvestInTheWest ENEA Gorzów Wielkopolski in Poland and played for the
Perth Lynx in Australia during the 2019–20 off-season.
Unrivaled On February 21, 2025,
Unrivaled signed Atkins to a relief player contract.
Athletes Unlimited In September 2025, Atkins joined
Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball for its fifth season in Nashville, adding to her professional résumé alongside her WNBA and international career. ==National team career==