Chicago Sky trade star Angel Reese to Atlanta Dream

The blockbuster WNBA deal could be a 'win-win' for both teams and the player

Apr. 6, 2026 at 10:58pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting in vibrant team colors depicting a WNBA basketball game, conceptually representing the shifting power dynamics of the league after a major trade.A bold, cubist-inspired illustration captures the dynamic energy and shifting power dynamics of the WNBA in the wake of a blockbuster player trade.Chicago Today

In a surprising move on the first day of WNBA free agency, the Chicago Sky have traded star player Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream. The trade has generated significant buzz around the league, with many analysts and fans seeing it as a potential 'win-win' situation for both teams as well as the player herself.

Why it matters

Angel Reese is considered one of the rising young stars in the WNBA, so her trade to the Atlanta Dream is a major shakeup in the league's power dynamics. The move could provide a fresh start for Reese while also bolstering the Dream's roster as they look to make a playoff push.

The details

The specifics of the trade have not been officially announced, but reports indicate the Sky will receive multiple draft picks and players in exchange for Reese. The 22-year-old forward had a breakout season in 2025, averaging 18.2 points and 9.4 rebounds per game for the Sky.

  • The trade was announced on the first day of WNBA free agency in 2026.

The players

Angel Reese

A 22-year-old forward who had a breakout season for the Chicago Sky in 2025, averaging 18.2 points and 9.4 rebounds per game.

Chicago Sky

The WNBA team that traded away star player Angel Reese in a blockbuster deal on the first day of free agency in 2026.

Atlanta Dream

The WNBA team that acquired star player Angel Reese in a blockbuster trade on the first day of free agency in 2026.

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What they’re saying

“Clearly she's valuable. They think she can be valuable to them. It's going to put her in a winning situation. Her personality is just vibrant, where the Atlanta community will magnetize themselves to her. I like the situation.”

— Megan Thee Stallion, Rapper and Reese's friend

The takeaway

This trade represents a major shift in the WNBA landscape, with one of the league's brightest young stars moving to a new team. The move could benefit both the Dream and Reese, as she gets a fresh start in a new city while the Dream bolster their roster for a potential playoff run.