The Angel Reese era in Chicago has come to an end after the Sky traded her to the Atlanta Dream in exchange for first-round picks in 2027 and 2028. The move closes her stint with the Sky, which saw team struggles but also highlighted her individual potential.
Her move to the Dream, which posted the third-best record in the WNBA last season, is expected to boost her brand significantly, according to Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green.
“Angel just got traded to Atlanta… I think that move will be of Huge value for her brand. Atlanta going to support her like crazy!” Green wrote on Threads.
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Warriors guard Seth Curry responded to Green’s post:
“Fire! She gonna do her thing in ATL.”
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Reese currently has the largest Instagram following among WNBA players, and joining a team with strong support for Black athletes is seen as a major step.
She will team up with stars Allisha Gray, Brittney Griner and Rhyne Howard, and will have an opportunity to reach the postseason for the first time.
While Forbes previously ranked the Sky higher than the Dream among the world’s most valuable women’s teams, Reese’s arrival in Atlanta could increase value for both her and the franchise.
Earlier this year, Angel Reese expanded her business portfolio by joining the ownership group of the Brisbane Bullets.
The two-time WNBA All-Star had also joined the ownership group of United Soccer League club DC Power FC in 2024, as well as the sports media brand TOGETHXR, among other ventures.
How Angel Reese Ended Up With the Atlanta Dream
Angel Reese’s long-term future with the Chicago Sky had been uncertain after she publicly voiced frustrations about the team and her teammates in a Chicago Tribune interview last season.
Front Office Sports reported that her remarks created tension within the locker room and raised questions about her standing with the organization.
For the second straight season, she was unable to finish the campaign due to a combination of suspension and what the Sky described as a “back injury.”
Without Reese, the Sky stumbled to a 1-13 start in 2025 and eventually finished 10-34, the second-worst record in franchise history behind only their inaugural 5-29 season.
It also marked their second consecutive year missing the playoffs after a five-year run from 2019 to 2023 that included a championship.
According to WNBA insider Alexa Philippou, Reese did not request a trade, but the Sky worked closely with her camp to facilitate a move, and there was no conflict between the two sides.
