Chicago Sky Trade Angel Reese To Atlanta Dream After Two Seasons
The Chicago Sky have traded star forward Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream in a blockbuster deal following two seasons in Chicago.
A New Chapter for Angel Reese
The Chicago Sky are officially moving on from Angel Reese after just two seasons. The 2024 number seven draft pick is heading to the Atlanta Dream in exchange for a 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 first-round pick. Additionally, the Dream are receiving 2028 second-round swap rights, marking a significant shift in the landscape of the WNBA.
The LSU alumna, still just 23, is bringing more youth and a consistent double-double threat to the Dream. Last season, Angel Reese actually upped her rebounding average to 12.6, following a 12.0 average during her rookie campaign. Both were league-best marks over those two years.
She was a focal point for the Chicago Sky, despite another challenging season (10-34) last year. The forward led the WNBA in double-doubles with 23 and tallied 14.7 points and 3.7 assists per contest.
Joining a Contender in Atlanta
Reese joins a roster that finished 30-14, boasting the third-best record in the league. While the Dream made the playoffs, they were eliminated in the first round by the Indiana Fever. The team remains a formidable force, featuring elite guard play from Allisha Gray—who finished fourth in 2025 MVP voting—and Rhyne Howard.
In a statement regarding the trade, Reese expressed her enthusiasm: “I’m beyond grateful for the opportunity to join the Atlanta Dream organization. I’m focused on continuing to grow my game, competing at the highest level, connecting with the fans, and giving everything I’ve got to the Dream.”
The End of a Turbulent Tenure
While this marks an exciting transition, the move follows a period of friction between Reese and the Chicago Sky. After failing to reach the postseason for the second consecutive year, Reese voiced frustrations regarding the team’s guard situation and overall talent level. In a September interview with the Chicago Tribune, she stated, “I’m not settling for the same sh*t we did this year. We have to get good players. We have to get great players. That’s a nonnegotiable for me.”
The Chicago Sky organization reportedly viewed these comments as detrimental to team chemistry, leading to her being sidelined for the final games of the season. Although Reese later apologized, the relationship between the player and the franchise had effectively reached its conclusion. As she heads to Atlanta, the Sky have publicly wished her the best in her next chapter.