Home / NBA WNBA: Angel Reese joins Atlanta Dream in blockbuster trade Chicago Sky star Reese is one of the WNBA's most popular faces Written by Mitch Fretton Last Update: April 6, 2026 07:00:43 pm BST 2 min read Chicago Sky have traded WNBA All-Star forward Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream in a deal that signals a significant roster reset for both franchises. The agreement sees Atlanta acquire Reese along with 2028 second-round pick swap rights, while Chicago receives first-round selections in 2027 and 2028, strengthening their long-term draft capital.Reese, 23, leaves Chicago after a standout start to her professional career. She led the league in rebounding last season with 12.6 per game and has now recorded back-to-back campaigns averaging at least 12 boards a benchmark no other player in WNBA history has reached. She also topped the Skys charts for scoring and assists, while registering 23 double-doubles across the season.Her move to Atlanta places her alongside established perimeter threats such as Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard, with the Dream coming off a strong regular season before an early play-off exit.The trade follows a period of tension between Reese and the Sky. During the previous season, she publicly questioned the teams roster direction and stressed the need for higher-level talent, comments that led to internal disciplinary action. From Chicagos perspective, the deal provides some much-needed flexibility. The organisation now holds five first-round picks across the next three drafts, positioning them to reshape the roster after consecutive seasons without a play-off appearance. Topics: Angel Reese Atlanta Dream Chicago Sky wnba Follow us: Mitch Fretton Reporter Mitch is a freelance sports journalist with experience working for LiveScore, GOAL and Colchester United. He has experience working from both his desk at home and in the press box at games covering the Champions League and international football. Read more from Mitch Fretton
