Dream Acquire Two-Time All-Star Angel Reese in Trade with Sky

The 23-year-old forward joins Atlanta after two seasons in Chicago.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 3:54pm

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The Atlanta Dream have acquired two-time WNBA All-Star Angel Reese in a trade with the Chicago Sky. Reese, 23, was sent to Atlanta along with the right to swap second-round picks in 2028, in exchange for the Dream's first-round picks in 2027 and 2028. Reese has been a standout player in her first two WNBA seasons, making the All-Star team both years and earning down-ballot MVP votes as a rookie.

Why it matters

The trade represents a major move for the Dream, who are looking to build on their breakout 2025 season when they finished with the top record in the Eastern Conference. Reese's arrival gives the team another elite-level talent as they aim to make a deep playoff run in 2026. However, Reese's time in Chicago was not without controversy, as she was suspended twice last season for detrimental comments and technical fouls.

The details

In her rookie season, Reese averaged 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds per game, finishing second in Rookie of the Year voting and earning MVP votes. She was even better in her sophomore campaign, upping her averages to 14.7 points and 12.6 rebounds while improving her two-point shooting percentage from 40% to 47.8%. Reese's strong play earned her a second straight All-Star selection, but her time in Chicago was marred by a pair of suspensions.

  • Reese was traded to the Atlanta Dream on Monday, April 6, 2026.
  • In her rookie season (2024), Reese made the WNBA All-Star team and finished second in Rookie of the Year voting.
  • In her second season (2025), Reese made the WNBA All-Star team again and improved several of her statistical averages.

The players

Angel Reese

A 23-year-old forward who has made the WNBA All-Star team in each of her first two seasons, averaging a double-double both years.

Atlanta Dream

The WNBA team that acquired Reese in a trade with the Chicago Sky, looking to build on their breakout 2025 season when they finished with the top record in the Eastern Conference.

Chicago Sky

The WNBA team that traded Reese to the Dream, receiving first-round picks in 2027 and 2028 in exchange.

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What they’re saying

“I'm not settling for the same s*** we did this year. We have to get good players. We have to get great players. That's a non-negotiable for me.”

— Angel Reese

“It's an Angel's dream to play for Atlanta.”

— Angel Reese

What’s next

The Dream will look to integrate Reese into their lineup as they aim to build on their strong 2025 season and make a deep playoff run in 2026.

The takeaway

The trade for Angel Reese represents a major move for the Atlanta Dream as they look to take the next step and become a championship contender. However, Reese's time in Chicago was not without controversy, and the Dream will hope she can channel her elite-level talent into winning basketball as she joins a talented roster in Atlanta.