Dream Acquire Angel Reese, Odds Shorten to 10-1 for 2026 WNBA Title

Las Vegas Aces remain favorites to repeat as champions at +340.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 1:51pm

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The Atlanta Dream made a blockbuster trade on the first day of WNBA free agency, acquiring two-time All-Star Angel Reese and a 2028 second-round pick swap from the Chicago Sky in exchange for first-round picks in 2027 and 2028. The move instantly improved the Dream's championship odds, shortening them from 18-1 to 10-1 and further to +900. However, the reigning champion Las Vegas Aces remain the favorites to repeat at +340, followed by the Indiana Fever (+380) and Minnesota Lynx (+400).

Why it matters

The Dream's trade for Reese is a significant move that instantly makes them a contender in the WNBA. The Aces, Fever, and Lynx are perennial powers, but the Dream's odds improvement shows they are now in the mix as well. This trade could shift the balance of power in the league and set up an exciting 2026 season.

The details

In the blockbuster deal, the Dream acquired two-time All-Star Angel Reese and a 2028 second-round pick swap from the Chicago Sky in exchange for the Dream's first-round picks in 2027 and 2028. The move instantly improved Atlanta's championship odds, shortening them from 18-1 to 10-1 and further to +900 shortly after the trade.

  • The trade was made on the first day of the WNBA's free agency period.

The players

Angel Reese

A two-time WNBA All-Star who was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream.

Las Vegas Aces

The reigning WNBA champions, who are the favorites to repeat at +340 odds.

Indiana Fever

A perennial WNBA contender, who have the second-best odds at +380.

Minnesota Lynx

A consistently strong WNBA franchise, who have the third-best odds at +400.

Atlanta Dream

The team that acquired Angel Reese, whose championship odds improved from 18-1 to 10-1 after the trade.

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What they’re saying

“The Dream's trade for Reese is a game-changer. They instantly went from a long shot to a legitimate contender in the WNBA.”

— Doris Burke, ESPN Analyst

What’s next

The Dream will look to integrate Reese into their lineup and continue to improve their roster ahead of the 2026 WNBA season, where they will aim to challenge the Aces, Fever, and Lynx for the championship.

The takeaway

The WNBA offseason has already seen a major shakeup with the Dream's blockbuster trade for Angel Reese. This move has instantly made Atlanta a contender, but the Aces, Fever, and Lynx remain the favorites to win the 2026 title. The upcoming season should be an exciting one with these top teams battling it out.