Angel Reese is traded from Chicago Sky to Atlanta Dream
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Key Points:
- Angel Reese, a two-time WNBA All-Star and leading rebounder, has been traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream in exchange for 2027 and 2028 first-round picks and a swap of 2028 second-round picks.
- Reese, drafted seventh overall in 2024, has been a standout player but expressed frustration with the Sky's lack of postseason success, as the team missed the playoffs in the last two seasons despite coaching changes.
- The Atlanta Dream, who have made the playoffs each of the last three seasons but have not advanced past the first round since 2018, will now add Reese to bolster their roster.
- Reese is entering the final guaranteed year of her rookie contract, with Atlanta holding a team option for the 2027 season; she averages 14.1 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 2.7 assists over 64 career games.
- Reese's collegiate success includes leading LSU to a national championship in 2023 and developing a notable rivalry with Caitlin Clark, which has continued into the WNBA.
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