Angel Reese trade reaction: Stunning WNBA deal could be a 'win-win'
Here's a sampling of reaction to the stunning trade that sent Angel Reese from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream at the start of WNBA free agency.
The first day of WNBA free agency began with a blockbuster trade. The Chicago Sky have decided to move on from Angel Reese , dealing her to the Atlanta Dream in a move that stunned the basketball world. Reese has emerged as one of the WNBA's bright young stars during her first two seasons in the league, though the Sky struggled throughout her tenure in Chicago.
She seemed happy to be headed elsewhere. "An Angel's DREAM," Reese shared to social media after the trade became public . "ATL WHAT UP?!
" Reaction to the deal varied depending on each team's perspective, with Reese providing a boost to a contending Dream roster that already featured Britney Griner, Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray. The Sky, meanwhile, appears headed for an extended rebuild after receiving two first-round draft picks in the transaction. Here's a sampling of the reaction to the Chicago Sky's decision to trade Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream on Monday, April 6: WNBA FREE AGENCY LIVE UPDATES: Tracking signings, trades for all 15 teams Angel Reese trade reaction Meghan L.
Hall, USA TODAY Sports : "Off the court, the relationship between Reese and the Sky grew strained after she made public comments about the state of the roster and her desire for more in Chicago. In December, Reese noted that she planned to play for Chicago this season, but the question remained: Would she actually be on the roster when the new season began? The answer to that question is now a resounding no.