Two-time All-Star Angel Reese is heading to the Atlanta Dream after being traded by the Chicago Sky in a major offseason move.
According to team officials, Chicago will receive Atlanta’s first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028 in exchange for Reese. The Dream will also gain the right to swap second-round picks with the Sky in 2028. Reese confirmed the move, calling it “an Angel’s dream” to play for Atlanta, and expressed excitement about the next chapter of her career.
The 23-year-old forward has quickly established herself as one of the WNBA’s most dominant players since being selected seventh overall in the 2024 draft. She earned All-Star honours in each of her first two seasons and led the league in rebounding both years.
As a rookie, Reese averaged 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds per game, finishing second in Rookie of the Year voting. She followed that with an even stronger sophomore campaign, posting 14.7 points and 12.6 rebounds per game while improving her shooting efficiency and continuing her dominance on the boards. Despite her individual success, team results were limited, with the Sky going 23-61 over the past two seasons and missing the playoffs both years.
Reese’s time in Chicago was also marked by some controversy. She was briefly suspended by the team after comments deemed detrimental, in which she publicly called for roster improvements. She later clarified and apologised, stating her remarks were misconstrued. She also served a one-game suspension after accumulating eight technical fouls, as required under league rules.
In Atlanta, Reese joins a rising team coming off a strong 30-14 season under head coach Karl Smesko. The Dream,, finished with the Eastern Conference’s top record before falling in the first round of the playoffs to the Indiana Fever.
Atlanta general manager Dan Padover described Reese as a “dynamic talent” whose competitiveness and production align with the team’s vision.
Reese, who rose to national prominence after leading LSU to the 2023 NCAA championship over a Caitlin Clark-led Iowa team, is now expected to play a key role in the Dream’s pursuit of a deeper playoff run in 2026.
