WNBA's Sky trade Angel Reese to Dream for 2 first-round picks
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Key Points:
- The Chicago Sky traded two-time WNBA All-Star Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream in exchange for 2027 and 2028 first-round picks, along with 2028 second-round swap rights.
- Reese, 23, is a dominant rebounder and scorer, having led the league in rebounds and double-doubles last season, while also leading the Sky in points and assists.
- The trade follows a strained relationship between Reese and the Sky after she publicly criticized the team's roster and was suspended for comments deemed detrimental.
- Atlanta's general manager praised Reese as a perfect fit for their team, which finished with the WNBA's third-best record last season, and sees her as a key addition alongside guards Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard.
- The Sky aim to rebuild with multiple future first-round picks, while Reese looks forward to growing her game and competing at a high level with the Dream.
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