Chicago Sky trade Angel Reese to Atlanta Dream in first major move of WNBA offseason
The Chicago Sky have traded star forward Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream, the teams announced Monday. The trade is the first blockbuster move of the WNBA offseason, which is operating on a condensed timeline after months of negotiations between the league and its players over a new collective bargaining agreement finished last month. Reese, 23, was a two-time All-Star with the Sky, who selected her with the No 7 pick in the 2024 draft after a standout college career at Maryland and LSU.
Angel Reese is headed to the Atlanta Dream after two seasons in Chicago. Photograph: Brandon Wade/AP The Chicago Sky have traded star forward Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream, the teams announced Monday. The trade is the first blockbuster move of the WNBA offseason, which is operating on a condensed timeline after months of negotiations between the league and its players over a new collective bargaining agreement finished last month.
Related: The WNBA’s new labor deal explained: what it means for pay, power and the league’s future Reese, 23, was a two-time All-Star with the Sky, who selected her with the No 7 pick in the 2024 draft after a standout college career at Maryland and LSU. Reese’s rivalry with fellow rookie Caitlin Clark became one of the major storylines of that season, which set records in viewership and attendance. “I’m beyond grateful for the opportunity to join the Atlanta Dream organization,” Reese said in a statement Monday.
“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. ” The 6ft 3in Reese led the WNBA in rebounds per game for the past two seasons, averaging a league-record 13. 1 as a rookie and 12.
6 in 2025. She also led the league in double-doubles (23) last season while leading the Sky with 14. 7 points per game and 3.