ESPN
Apr 6, 2026, 11:31 AM ET
The Chicago Sky have traded two-time WNBA All-Star Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream for a 2027 first-round pick and 2028 first-round pick, it was announced Monday.
The Dream also will receive 2028 second-round swap rights.
Last season, Reese led the WNBA in rebounds per game (12.6) for the second consecutive year. She also led the league in double-doubles (23) while also pacing the Sky in scoring (14.7 points) and assists (3.7).
"This trade is designed to achieve roster balance and represents a great opportunity for all parties," Sky general manager Jeff Pagliocca said in a release. "Angel has achieved many record-breaking milestones in her first two years in the WNBA and has been a competitive force for the Sky. We are thankful for her many important contributions to this league and this game, and we know she will continue to have a big impact on the court and beyond.
"We wish Angel all the best in her next chapter."
Reese's relationship with the franchise, which drafted her No. 7 in 2024, became strained last season after she publicly expressed concern over the team's point guard situation and indicated the team has to get great players this offseason or she might consider moving on.
The Sky deemed those comments as "detrimental to the team" and suspended her for the first half of their next game, but Reese didn't play in the second half of that game or the following three games to end the season, with the Sky saying she was out because of a back injury.
Reese later apologized to her teammates for those comments.
The Sky went 1-13 last season without Reese (10-34 overall) and missed the playoffs for the second straight year.
Reese's rookie contract runs through 2026 with a team option for 2027.
Chicago now has five first-round picks over the next three seasons.
