Angel Reese Traded to Atlanta Dream in Blockbuster WNBA Move
In one of the most significant moves of the WNBA offseason, the Chicago Sky have traded All-Star forward Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream in exchange for two future first-round draft picks.
Reese, 23, heads to Atlanta after a standout two-year run in Chicago, where she quickly established herself as one of the league’s most dominant young players. Drafted seventh overall in 2024, Reese led the WNBA in rebounding in both of her first two seasons and became a cornerstone of the Sky’s rebuilding efforts.
Despite her individual success, Chicago struggled to translate her production into wins, missing the playoffs in back-to-back seasons. The organization framed the trade as a strategic decision aimed at rebalancing the roster and building for the future.
“Angel has made a tremendous impact in a short time, both on and off the court,” the Sky said in a statement. “This move positions us for long-term growth while giving her an opportunity to thrive in a new environment.”
Reese’s tenure in Chicago was marked by both on-court dominance and off-court intensity. She averaged nearly a double-double across her first two seasons and became one of the league’s most visible personalities. However, reports of internal tension and public frustration with team performance signaled that a change could be on the horizon.
Now, she joins an Atlanta Dream team coming off a strong season and looking to take the next step toward championship contention. The addition of Reese gives Atlanta a powerful presence in the paint and adds another high-profile name to a roster already on the rise.
“I’m beyond grateful for this opportunity,” Reese said following the announcement. “I’m ready to get to work, compete at the highest level, and bring everything I have to Atlanta.”
For the Dream, the move signals a clear win-now mentality. For the Sky, it marks a reset, and a gamble on future assets over a proven young star.
Either way, the balance of power in the WNBA just shifted.
