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Angel Reese was reportedly traded on Monday when WNBA free agency opened.
The Chicago Sky agreed to trade Reese to the Atlanta Dream, according to multiple reports. “NBA on Prime” broadcaster Taylor Rooks first reported the deal.
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Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese takes the court during the second half of a WNBA game against the Connecticut Sun at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Ill., on Sept. 3, 2025. (Kamil Krzaczynski/Imagn Images)
It’s one of the first major moves of the offseason, as the league and its players union reached an agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement before any team could make transactions.
The Sky selected Reese in the first round of the 2024 WNBA Draft out of LSU. She was coming off a national championship with the Tigers and was part of a class with Caitlin Clark.
Reese emerged as one of the best rebounders in the league during his rookie season. She played 34 games for Chicago in 2024 and averaged 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds. She was an All-Star, finished second in Rookie of the Year voting and even got an MVP vote.
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese takes the court during the second half of a WNBA game against the Connecticut Sun at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Ill., on Sept. 3, 2025. (Kamil Krzaczynski/Imagn Images)
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She missed some time during her second season with Chicago, playing in just 30 games, down from 34 in her first season. Still, Reese maintained his prowess on the field. She averaged 14.7 points and 12.6 rebounds per game.
The Sky failed to reach the postseason in each of Reese’s first two years. She also had two different coaches in her first two seasons and is about to have a third.
The Dream had the best record in the WNBA last year at 30-14. However, the team was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Indiana Fever.
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese watches an NBA game between the Chicago Bulls and the Orlando Magic during the first half at the United Center on Jan. 2, 2026. (Kamil Krzaczynski/Imagn Images)
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Atlanta will have its own decisions to make in free agency. Allisha Gray, Brittney Griner, Jordin Canada and Brionna Jones are expected to be free agents. Rhyne Howard is a restricted free agent.
