Angel Reese is on the move. The Chicago Sky have traded the two-time WNBA All-Star to the Atlanta Dream in exchange for first-round picks in 2027 and 2028, along with a 2028 second-round pick swap. The deal marks a significant shift for both franchises, with Atlanta adding one of the league’s most productive young players and Chicago turning toward future assets.
According to ESPN, Reese’s departure closes a brief but impactful chapter in Chicago. Selected No. 7 overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft, she quickly became a central figure for the Sky, producing at a high level from the start. Last season, she led the league in rebounds per game for the second consecutive year and finished among the leaders in double-doubles, while also contributing as a scorer and playmaker. Her presence was felt on both ends of the floor, even as the team struggled to find consistency and missed the playoffs.
Tensions between Reese and the organization had surfaced in recent months, particularly around roster construction and the team’s direction. While she later addressed those comments, the trade signals a reset for Chicago as it looks ahead. For Atlanta, the move brings in a player who has already established herself as a force in the paint and a strong personality in the league.
Reese now joins a Dream team looking to build momentum and reshape its identity heading into the upcoming season.