{"id":1878287,"date":"2026-04-08T03:04:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T00:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1878287"},"modified":"2026-04-08T03:04:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T00:04:28","slug":"chicago-sky-trade-all-star-forward-angel-reese-to-the-atlanta-dream","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1878287","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Sky Trade All-Star Forward Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F07%2Fwnba-chicago-sky-angel-reese-traded-to-atlanta-dream-info-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-post-body col\">\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Sports\n                                         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class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Chicago Sky have officially traded star forward Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream in a massive blockbuster deal<\/li>\n<li>In exchange for the 23-year-old rebounding sensation, Chicago receives two future first-round draft picks (2027 and 2028), while Atlanta also acquires 2028 second-round pick swap rights<\/li>\n<li>The major transaction arrives at the start of a condensed WNBA offseason and follows growing tensions between Reese and the Sky organization late in the 2025 season<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The WNBA free agency period has officially kicked off with an absolute blockbuster. The Chicago Sky have announced that they are trading two-time All-Star forward Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream. The massive offseason move sends the former No. 7 overall pick to a highly competitive, playoff-ready Atlanta roster in exchange for a significant package of draft capital, completely shaking up the league\u2019s landscape ahead of the 2026 season.<\/p>\n<p>In exchange for parting ways with their franchise centerpiece, the Chicago Sky are receiving a pair of first-round draft picks\u2014one in 2027 and another in 2028. Alongside Reese, the Atlanta Dream will also receive second-round pick swap rights for the 2028 WNBA Draft. Chicago General Manager Jeff Pagliocca noted in a press statement that the trade was \u201cdesigned to achieve roster balance and represents a great opportunity for all parties,\u201d thanking Reese for her numerous record-breaking contributions over her first two years in the league.\n<\/p>\n<p>The trade effectively closes the book on a somewhat tumultuous sophomore season for Reese in Chicago. Despite tying for the league lead with 23 double-doubles and averaging a league-best 12.6 rebounds per game in 2025, Reese\u2019s relationship with the Sky grew visibly strained as the team tumbled to a disappointing 10-34 finish. Late last season, she openly voiced frustrations regarding the roster\u2019s talent level and was briefly suspended for a half-game for comments deemed detrimental to the team. Although reports indicated Reese did not formally request a trade, the Sky reportedly worked closely with her to find a favorable new home.\n<\/p>\n<p>Now, Reese is headed south to join an emerging Atlanta Dream squad that finished the 2025 season with a franchise-record 30 wins under head coach Karl Smesko. She will seamlessly plug into a competitive roster spearheaded by established stars like Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard. \u201cI\u2019m beyond grateful for the opportunity to join the Atlanta Dream organization,\u201d Reese said in a statement. \u201cI\u2019m focused on continuing to grow my game, competing at the highest level, connecting with the fans, and giving everything I\u2019ve got to the Dream.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>Reese enthusiastically confirmed the massive trade on her social media channels, posting, \u201cAn Angel\u2019s DREAM. ATL, WHAT UP?!\u201d The blockbuster deal serves as the first major move of a condensed WNBA offseason, setting the stage for what is expected to be an incredibly active free agency period.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6702981\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Las Vegas Aces&#8217; Jackie Young To Become WNBA&#8217;s First $1 Million USD Player\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6702558\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Nike Set To Replace adidas in UEFA Match Ball Deal\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6702476\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Red Bull&#8217;s Gianpiero Lambiase To Join McLaren as Chief Racing Officer\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Chicago Sky have officially traded star forward Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream in a massive blockbuster deal<\/li>\n<li>In exchange for the 23-year-old rebounding sensation, Chicago receives two future first-round draft picks (2027 and 2028), while Atlanta also acquires 2028 second-round pick swap rights<\/li>\n<li>The major transaction arrives at the start of a condensed WNBA offseason and follows growing tensions between Reese and the Sky organization late in the 2025 season<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The WNBA free agency period has officially kicked off with an absolute blockbuster. The Chicago Sky have announced that they are trading two-time All-Star forward Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream. The massive offseason move sends the former No. 7 overall pick to a highly competitive, playoff-ready Atlanta roster in exchange for a significant package of draft capital, completely shaking up the league\u2019s landscape ahead of the 2026 season.<\/p>\n<p>In exchange for parting ways with their franchise centerpiece, the Chicago Sky are receiving a pair of first-round draft picks\u2014one in 2027 and another in 2028. Alongside Reese, the Atlanta Dream will also receive second-round pick swap rights for the 2028 WNBA Draft. Chicago General Manager Jeff Pagliocca noted in a press statement that the trade was \u201cdesigned to achieve roster balance and represents a great opportunity for all parties,\u201d thanking Reese for her numerous record-breaking contributions over her first two years in the league.\n<\/p>\n<p>The trade effectively closes the book on a somewhat tumultuous sophomore season for Reese in Chicago. Despite tying for the league lead with 23 double-doubles and averaging a league-best 12.6 rebounds per game in 2025, Reese\u2019s relationship with the Sky grew visibly strained as the team tumbled to a disappointing 10-34 finish. Late last season, she openly voiced frustrations regarding the roster\u2019s talent level and was briefly suspended for a half-game for comments deemed detrimental to the team. Although reports indicated Reese did not formally request a trade, the Sky reportedly worked closely with her to find a favorable new home.\n<\/p>\n<p>Now, Reese is headed south to join an emerging Atlanta Dream squad that finished the 2025 season with a franchise-record 30 wins under head coach Karl Smesko. She will seamlessly plug into a competitive roster spearheaded by established stars like Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard. \u201cI\u2019m beyond grateful for the opportunity to join the Atlanta Dream organization,\u201d Reese said in a statement. \u201cI\u2019m focused on continuing to grow my game, competing at the highest level, connecting with the fans, and giving everything I\u2019ve got to the Dream.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>Reese enthusiastically confirmed the massive trade on her social media channels, posting, \u201cAn Angel\u2019s DREAM. ATL, WHAT UP?!\u201d The blockbuster deal serves as the first major move of a condensed WNBA offseason, setting the stage for what is expected to be an incredibly active free agency period.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6702981\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Las Vegas Aces&#8217; Jackie Young To Become WNBA&#8217;s First $1 Million USD Player\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6702558\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Nike Set To Replace adidas in UEFA Match Ball Deal\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6702476\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Red Bull&#8217;s Gianpiero Lambiase To Join McLaren as Chief Racing Officer\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Chicago Sky have officially traded star forward Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream in a massive blockbuster deal<\/li>\n<li>In exchange for the 23-year-old rebounding sensation, Chicago receives two future first-round draft picks (2027 and 2028), while Atlanta also acquires 2028 second-round pick swap rights<\/li>\n<li>The major transaction arrives at the start of a condensed WNBA offseason and follows growing tensions between Reese and the Sky organization late in the 2025 season<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The WNBA free agency period has officially kicked off with an absolute blockbuster. The Chicago Sky have announced that they are trading two-time All-Star forward Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream. The massive offseason move sends the former No. 7 overall pick to a highly competitive, playoff-ready Atlanta roster in exchange for a significant package of draft capital, completely shaking up the league\u2019s landscape ahead of the 2026 season.<\/p>\n<p>In exchange for parting ways with their franchise centerpiece, the Chicago Sky are receiving a pair of first-round draft picks\u2014one in 2027 and another in 2028. Alongside Reese, the Atlanta Dream will also receive second-round pick swap rights for the 2028 WNBA Draft. Chicago General Manager Jeff Pagliocca noted in a press statement that the trade was \u201cdesigned to achieve roster balance and represents a great opportunity for all parties,\u201d thanking Reese for her numerous record-breaking contributions over her first two years in the league.\n<\/p>\n<p>The trade effectively closes the book on a somewhat tumultuous sophomore season for Reese in Chicago. Despite tying for the league lead with 23 double-doubles and averaging a league-best 12.6 rebounds per game in 2025, Reese\u2019s relationship with the Sky grew visibly strained as the team tumbled to a disappointing 10-34 finish. Late last season, she openly voiced frustrations regarding the roster\u2019s talent level and was briefly suspended for a half-game for comments deemed detrimental to the team. Although reports indicated Reese did not formally request a trade, the Sky reportedly worked closely with her to find a favorable new home.\n<\/p>\n<p>Now, Reese is headed south to join an emerging Atlanta Dream squad that finished the 2025 season with a franchise-record 30 wins under head coach Karl Smesko. She will seamlessly plug into a competitive roster spearheaded by established stars like Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard. \u201cI\u2019m beyond grateful for the opportunity to join the Atlanta Dream organization,\u201d Reese said in a statement. \u201cI\u2019m focused on continuing to grow my game, competing at the highest level, connecting with the fans, and giving everything I\u2019ve got to the Dream.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>Reese enthusiastically confirmed the massive trade on her social media channels, posting, \u201cAn Angel\u2019s DREAM. ATL, WHAT UP?!\u201d The blockbuster deal serves as the first major move of a condensed WNBA offseason, setting the stage for what is expected to be an incredibly active free agency period.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6702981\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Las Vegas Aces&#8217; Jackie Young To Become WNBA&#8217;s First $1 Million USD Player\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6702558\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Nike Set To Replace adidas in UEFA Match Ball Deal\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6702476\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Red Bull&#8217;s Gianpiero Lambiase To Join McLaren as Chief Racing Officer\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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The Chicago Sky have announced that they are trading two-time All-Star forward Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream. The massive offseason move sends the former No. 7 overall pick to a highly competitive, playoff-ready Atlanta roster in exchange for a significant package of draft capital, completely shaking up the league\u2019s landscape ahead of the 2026 season.<\/p>\n<p>In exchange for parting ways with their franchise centerpiece, the Chicago Sky are receiving a pair of first-round draft picks\u2014one in 2027 and another in 2028. Alongside Reese, the Atlanta Dream will also receive second-round pick swap rights for the 2028 WNBA Draft. Chicago General Manager Jeff Pagliocca noted in a press statement that the trade was \u201cdesigned to achieve roster balance and represents a great opportunity for all parties,\u201d thanking Reese for her numerous record-breaking contributions over her first two years in the league.\n<\/p>\n<p>The trade effectively closes the book on a somewhat tumultuous sophomore season for Reese in Chicago. Despite tying for the league lead with 23 double-doubles and averaging a league-best 12.6 rebounds per game in 2025, Reese\u2019s relationship with the Sky grew visibly strained as the team tumbled to a disappointing 10-34 finish. Late last season, she openly voiced frustrations regarding the roster\u2019s talent level and was briefly suspended for a half-game for comments deemed detrimental to the team. Although reports indicated Reese did not formally request a trade, the Sky reportedly worked closely with her to find a favorable new home.\n<\/p>\n<p>Now, Reese is headed south to join an emerging Atlanta Dream squad that finished the 2025 season with a franchise-record 30 wins under head coach Karl Smesko. She will seamlessly plug into a competitive roster spearheaded by established stars like Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard. \u201cI\u2019m beyond grateful for the opportunity to join the Atlanta Dream organization,\u201d Reese said in a statement. \u201cI\u2019m focused on continuing to grow my game, competing at the highest level, connecting with the fans, and giving everything I\u2019ve got to the Dream.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>Reese enthusiastically confirmed the massive trade on her social media channels, posting, \u201cAn Angel\u2019s DREAM. ATL, WHAT UP?!\u201d The blockbuster deal serves as the first major move of a condensed WNBA offseason, setting the stage for what is expected to be an incredibly active free agency period.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    WNBAAngel ReeseChicago SkyAtlanta Dream\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/4\/wnba-chicago-sky-angel-reese-traded-to-atlanta-dream-info&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F07%2Fwnba-chicago-sky-angel-reese-traded-to-atlanta-dream-info-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;] Sports Apr 7, 2026 729 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Text By Joyce Li Share this article Alexa Alejandro\/Fiba\/Getty Images Sports Apr 7, 2026 729 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Summary The Chicago Sky have officially traded star forward Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream in a massive blockbuster deal In exchange for the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,39],"class_list":["post-1878287","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-hypebeast-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1878287","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1878287"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1878287\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1878287"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1878287"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1878287"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}