The Angel Reese trade becomes more stunning every day
SB Nation • • sports
Key Points:
- Angel Reese was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream in April after a suspension related to criticizing the Sky's management, marking a significant shift in her career.
- The Dream gave up their 2027 and 2028 first-round picks to acquire Reese, a move that has paid off as she was named the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year and earned Eastern Conference Player of the Week three consecutive times.
- In a key Game 2 semifinal win against the New York Liberty, Reese led the team with 23 points, 7 rebounds, and crucial defensive plays, showcasing her impact on both ends of the court.
- Despite being the worst free-throw shooter on the team, Reese calmly sank critical free throws in clutch moments, attributing her confidence to rigorous practice routines.
- With the Dream up 2-0 in the semifinals and one win away from the WNBA Finals, Reese's performance underscores the trade as a potentially generational acquisition for Atlanta.
