Sky trade Reese to Dream for two 1st-rounders
Why it matters: The Atlanta Dream acquire a two-time All-Star and the WNBA's leading rebounder, Angel Reese, to bolster their roster.
- Angel Reese was traded to the Atlanta Dream for a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 first-round pick, and 2028 second-round swap rights, as announced Monday.
- Reese defended her WNBA rebounding crown last season, averaging 12.6 per game, and led the league in double-doubles (23) while also pacing the Sky in scoring (14.7 points) and assists (3.7).
- Reese's relationship with the Sky became strained after she publicly expressed concerns about the team's point guard situation and indicated she might consider moving on if the team didn't acquire "great players."
- The Sky deemed Reese's comments "detrimental to the team" and suspended her, though she later apologized to her teammates.
- Dream general manager Dan Padover stated that Reese is a "dynamic talent and a perfect fit" for Atlanta, aligning with their vision for competitiveness and winning.
- Sky general manager Jeff Pagliocca said the trade is "designed to achieve roster balance and represents a great opportunity for all parties."
Two-time WNBA All-Star Angel Reese has been traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream for two future first-round picks, a move that follows a strained relationship between Reese and the Sky over her public criticisms of the team's performance and roster needs. The Dream, who finished with the WNBA's third-best record last season, are excited to add Reese's dynamic talent and proven rebounding prowess to their roster alongside MVP candidate Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard.
