Blockbuster Angel Reese trade shakes up WNBA landscape with move from Chicago Sky
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. 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.
MORE: 7 biggest WNBA pay increases revealed, new salaries post-CBA 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 Images The 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. MORE: Dave Portnoy ghosted by Caitlin Clark after McCaffery run-in Her rookie campaign saw her put up 13. 6 points and that record-breaking rebounding average.