Angel Reese excited to join Atlanta Dream after 2 years with Chicago Sky

Star forward says she's grateful for her time in Chicago but wanted more talent around her.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 10:41pm

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A dynamic, abstract painting featuring bold, neon-colored brushstrokes that capture the explosive movements and raw energy of a professional basketball player in action.The addition of star forward Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream's roster is expected to inject the team with a burst of energy and scoring power as they aim to contend for a WNBA championship.Atlanta Today

Angel Reese, the star forward who was recently traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream, expressed excitement about joining the Dream and the talented roster she'll be surrounded by. Reese, who spent the last two seasons with the Sky, said she's grateful for her time in Chicago but felt she needed more talent around her to reach her full potential.

Why it matters

The trade of Reese, one of the WNBA's rising young stars, is a significant move that could reshape the balance of power in the league. The Dream are hoping Reese's addition will help them contend for a championship, while the Sky will look to rebuild around their new draft picks.

The details

The Dream acquired Reese from the Sky on April 6 in exchange for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028, as well as the right to swap second-round picks with Chicago in 2028. Reese, who was the second overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, spent the last two seasons with the Sky, where she averaged 16.2 points and 8.3 rebounds per game.

  • Reese was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream on April 6, 2026.
  • Reese had her introductory news conference with the Dream on Friday, April 17, 2026.

The players

Angel Reese

A star forward who was recently traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream, where she is excited to join a talented roster and contend for a championship.

Chicago Sky

The WNBA team that traded Reese to the Atlanta Dream in exchange for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028, as well as the right to swap second-round picks in 2028.

Atlanta Dream

The WNBA team that acquired Reese from the Chicago Sky, hoping her addition will help them contend for a championship.

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What they’re saying

“I'm excited about the talent I'll be surrounded with in Atlanta. That's something I felt was missing in Chicago.”

— Angel Reese

What’s next

Reese will join the Atlanta Dream and begin preparing for the upcoming WNBA season, where she will look to help the team contend for a championship.

The takeaway

The trade of Angel Reese from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream is a significant move that could reshape the balance of power in the WNBA. Reese is excited to join a talented roster in Atlanta, where she believes she'll have a better chance of reaching her full potential and competing for a title.