The Chicago Sky made one of the biggest early moves of the 2026 WNBA offseason, trading Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream in exchange for future draft capital, including first-round picks in 2027 and 2028. The deal immediately sparked strong reactions across the league, with many viewing it as a major win for Atlanta while questioning Chicago’s direction.
The move brings an end to a frustrating two-year spell for Reese in Chicago. She led the league in rebounds per game in both seasons and remained one of the WNBA’s most productive forwards, but team results did not match her output. The Sky missed the playoffs during her tenure, and tensions around the franchise’s direction only added to the uncertainty surrounding her future.
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Now, the 23-year-old forward steps into a far more promising situation in Atlanta. The Dream are coming off a strong campaign in which they finished with the WNBA’s third best record in 2025 and established themselves as a legitimate contender. Reese joins a core that includes stars like Rhyne Howard, Allisha Gray, Brittney Griner, and Brionna Jones; a group widely viewed as capable of contending for a championship.
Reese has already embraced her new home, consistently raving about the team on social media since the trade. On Thursday, she announced the release of her new “Angel’s Dream” house jerseys on X, ahead of her first season with the franchise,
Already a two-time All-Star and one of the league’s most dominant rebounders, Reese now has the opportunity to translate her individual success into team results.
With a strengthened roster and rising expectations, Reese could play a huge role in helping Atlanta win its first WNBA championship.
