Blockbuster Angel Reese trade shakes up WNBA landscape with move from Chicago Sky
· Yahoo Sports
Angel Reese is heading to Atlanta after two seasons with the Chicago Sky. The move closes a chapter marked by strong individual play but limited team success in Chicago.
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Reese, one of the WNBA‘s brightest young stars, was the seventh overall pick in the 2024 Draft and wasted no time making her presence felt.
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She set a league record during her rookie year by averaging 13.1 rebounds per game, a mark that immediately put her on the map.
Atlanta Dream acquire Angel Reese in surprising multi-pick trade with Chicago
Former Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese, now with the Atlanta Dream. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn ImagesThe Atlanta Dream sent a 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 first-round pick to the Sky in exchange for the two-time All-Star, along with 2028 second-round swap rights.
“The Atlanta Dream is sending a 2027 first-round pick and 2028 first-round pick to the Chicago Sky for two-time All Star Angel Reese and 2028 second-round swap rights,” ESPN’s Kendra Andrews reported.
Reese played 64 regular-season games over two years in Chicago, averaging 14.1 points, 12.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists. She earned All-Star selections in both seasons.
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Her rookie campaign saw her put up 13.6 points and that record-breaking rebounding average. She followed it up by leading the WNBA in rebounds again while showing growth as a playmaker and all-around contributor.
But the team results never matched her individual output. The Sky dealt with lineup shuffling, injuries and questions about their identity. Inconsistency plagued the roster, leaving Reese’s production to stand out against a backdrop of underachievement.
Atlanta gets a player who can anchor a frontcourt and deliver immediately. Chicago gets draft capital to rebuild around a clearer vision.