CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 23: Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky reacts after scoring in the first half against the Indiana Fever at Wintrust Arena on June 23, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
CHICAGO - Chicago Sky star Angel Reese has been traded to the Atlanta Dream in exchange for draft picks.
What we know:
General Manager Jeff Pagliocca announced the team acquired two first-round draft picks for the 23-year-old Reese.
"Angel has achieved many record-breaking milestones in her first two years in the WNBA and has been a competitive force for the Sky," Pagliocca said in a statement. "We are thankful for her many important contributions to this league and this game, and we know she will continue to have a big impact on the court and beyond. We wish Angel all the best in her next chapter."
The Sky will receive two first-round picks from the Dream in 2027 and 2028 and swapped second-round picks with the team in 2028.
In total, the Sky will have five first-round picks across the next three seasons:
- 2026 (No. 5 overall, via Connecticut)
- 2027 (own, Washington holds swap rights; via Atlanta)
- 2028 (own, via Atlanta)
By the numbers:
Reese was drafted by the Sky as the seventh overall pick in 2024. She averaged 14 points and 12.9 rebounds per game during her two seasons in Chicago, making the All-Star team in both years.
What's next:
The Sky will tip off their regular season on the road against the Portland Fire on May 9.
The Source: The information in this report came from the Chicago Sky.