Atlanta Dream Lose Brittney Griner Days After Angel Reese Trade: Report

The Dream made a big trade for Angel Reese but then lost star Brittney Griner.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 8:03am

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The Atlanta Dream made a major trade this week, acquiring All-Star forward Angel Reese from the Chicago Sky in exchange for two first-round draft picks. However, just days later, the Dream have reportedly lost star center Brittney Griner, according to a report from longtime WNBA analyst Terrika Foster-Brasby.

Why it matters

The loss of Griner is a huge blow for the Dream, who were looking to build a contender around Reese and Griner. Griner is one of the league's most dominant players when healthy, and her departure leaves a massive hole in the Dream's roster. The timing of this news, coming right after the Reese trade, makes it an especially tough setback for the franchise.

The details

According to Foster-Brasby's report, the Connecticut Sun are finalizing a 7-figure deal to acquire Griner from the Dream. The details of the trade are still emerging, but it represents a major shakeup for both teams involved. Griner has been with the Dream since 2022 after being traded from the Phoenix Mercury.

  • On Monday, the Chicago Sky traded All-Star forward Angel Reese to the Dream.
  • On Friday, the report surfaced that the Dream are losing Brittney Griner to the Connecticut Sun.

The players

Angel Reese

An All-Star forward who was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream this week.

Brittney Griner

A star center who has played for the Atlanta Dream since 2022 after being traded from the Phoenix Mercury, but is now reportedly being traded to the Connecticut Sun.

Terrika Foster-Brasby

A longtime WNBA analyst and Connecticut Sun sideline reporter who broke the news of Griner's impending trade.

Chicago Sky

The WNBA team that traded Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream.

Connecticut Sun

The WNBA team that is reportedly finalizing a deal to acquire Brittney Griner from the Atlanta Dream.

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What they’re saying

“are finalizing a 7-figure deal”

— Terrika Foster-Brasby, WNBA analyst and Connecticut Sun sideline reporter

The takeaway

The Atlanta Dream's offseason has taken an unexpected turn, with the team losing star center Brittney Griner just days after acquiring All-Star forward Angel Reese in a major trade. This shakeup leaves the Dream's roster in flux and raises questions about the team's direction as they try to build a contender in the WNBA.