Chicago Sky Trade Two-Time All-Star Angel Reese to Atlanta Dream
Key Takeaways
- Reese traded to Atlanta Dream for 2027 and 2028 first-round picks.
- Dream also receives 2028 second-round swap rights.
- Reese averaged 12.6 rebounds per game, a two-time All-Star, and led the league in rebounding.
Trade Details
The Chicago Sky traded Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream for 2027 and 2028 first-round picks and second-round swap rights.
“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”
Reese was the seventh overall pick in 2024 and a two-time WNBA rebounding leader.
Sky General Manager Pagliocca called the trade designed to achieve roster balance.
In Atlanta, Reese will team up with Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard on a Dream team that finished 30-14.
Reese's Impact
Reese is the only player in WNBA history to average at least 12.0 rebounds per game in a season.
Last season she led the league in double-doubles and paced the Sky in scoring and assists.
Her relationship with the Sky had become strained after back-to-back playoff misses.
The trade instantly made Atlanta a more formidable contender.
Future Implications
Chicago will hold five first-round picks across the next three seasons.
“The Sky traded forward Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream for a bag full of magic beans”
The Sky have the right to swap with Washington's 2027 first-round pick.
The haul was lean for a talent of Reese's caliber.
Atlanta acquires one of the most dynamic young players in the league.
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