One second she was the Chicago Sky’s rebounding queen — the next, Angel Reese is packing her bags for the Atlanta Dream in a trade that has the entire WNBA buzzing.
The two-time All-Star forward is heading south after the Sky sent her to Atlanta in exchange for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028, plus a second-round pick swap. Reese, who dominated the glass with back-to-back rebounding titles, averaged 14.1 points and 12.9 rebounds over two seasons in Chicago while earning All-Star nods both years.
Yet behind the stats, tension simmered. Multiple reports suggest the Sky locker room felt genuine relief after her departure following a tough 2025 campaign. Anonymous sources described teammates celebrating the move, saying the organization was “so relieved” and “very happy” she’s gone amid reported friction and controversies.
Reese herself wasted no time embracing the fresh start. “Atlanta Dream, what’s up! I really dreamed of this moment,” she declared, calling the transition a chance to step into uncomfortable but growth-filled spaces. She posted excitedly about joining a squad loaded with firepower like Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard.
For the Dream, this is a game-changing addition. Pairing Reese’s elite rebounding and interior presence with Atlanta’s perimeter threats could spark instant playoff contention. The front office sees her as the missing piece to push the team into title conversations.
Chicago, meanwhile, pivots toward the future. With two extra first-rounders and a revamped roster featuring new free-agent signings, the Sky are betting big on long-term rebuilding around young talent like Kamilla Cardoso.
The trade marks the end of one era and the explosive launch of another. Reese arrives in Atlanta hungry to prove doubters wrong and chase a championship. The Sky? They’re turning the page, armed with draft capital and a renewed sense of team harmony.
Love her or question the fit, one thing is undeniable: Angel Reese’s arrival in Atlanta just made the Eastern Conference a whole lot more dangerous.
