Angel Reese Traded to Atlanta Dream for 2027‑28 Picks
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- Angel Reese was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream for 2027 and 2028 first‑round draft picks and 2028 second‑round swap rights.
- Angel Reese averaged 12.6 rebounds per game last season, becoming the only player in WNBA history to average at least 12.0 rebounds in a season (2024 and 2025) and led the league with 23 double‑doubles.
- Chicago Sky missed the playoffs for the second straight year and will now have five first‑round picks over the next three seasons after the trade.
- Atlanta Dream will pair Reese with Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard after posting a 30‑14 record and a first‑round playoff loss last season.
- Angel Reese publicly criticized the Sky’s point‑guard situation, was suspended for a game, missed the final three games citing a back injury, and later apologized to teammates.
- Jeff Pagliocca said the trade is designed to achieve roster balance and thanked Reese for her contributions.
Why it matters: The trade gives the Atlanta Dream a proven rebounding star and double‑double leader to join Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard, while the Chicago Sky acquire five first‑round picks over three years to rebuild after two missed playoffs and a public rift with Reese.
