The Atlanta Dream solidified their front-court Monday by acquiring two-time All-Star forward Angel Reese in a blockbuster trade with the Chicago Sky.
In exchange for the double-double specialist, Chicago receives first-round picks in 2027 and 2028, along with second-round pick swap rights in 2028. The trade marks a fresh start for the 23-year-old LSU alumna following a tumultuous conclusion to her tenure in Chicago.
“I’m beyond grateful for the opportunity to join the Atlanta Dream organization,” Reese said in a statement released after the trade. “I’m focused on continuing to grow my game, competing at the highest level, connecting with the fans, and giving everything I’ve got to the Dream.”
Reese has established herself as the premier rebounder in the WNBA during her first two seasons. Last year, she led the league with 12.6 rebounds per game and recorded a league-high 23 double-doubles. She also averaged 14.7 points and 3.7 assists per game, proving her versatility as a top-tier interior force.
Atlanta offers a significant upgrade in team performance for Reese, as the Dream finished last season with a 30-14 record. She joins a star-studded roster that features All-Star guard Rhyne Howard and All-WNBA talent Allisha Gray, who finished fourth in the 2025 MVP voting. The Dream are looking to advance further in the postseason after a first-round exit at the hands of the Indiana Fever last year.
Chicago Sky officials said they “wish Angel all the best in her next chapter” as they pivot toward a full rebuilding phase centered on the draft capital acquired in the deal.
The trade is expected to shift the power balance in the Eastern Conference, giving Atlanta a defensive anchor and high-volume rebounder to pair with their elite perimeter scoring. Reese enters the final years of her rookie contract with momentum after leading the league in rebounding for two consecutive seasons.
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