Angel Reese traded by Chicago Sky to Atlanta Dream for two first-round draft picks

[p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/reese-angel/zVzvldhN/"]Reese[/a], 23, was chosen as the ‌seventh overall pick in the 2024 ‌WNBA Draft and quickly became one of ‌the league's standout names, earning acclaim alongside [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/indiana-fever/lzsyuNYf/"]‌Indiana Fever[/a]'s sharpshooter [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/clark-caitlin/lxaUStGA/"]Caitlin Clark[/a].[/p][p]Reese led the league in rebounding during the 2024 and 2025 ‌campaigns.[/p][p]The deal sees [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/atlanta-dream/z1xwbiiQ/"]Atlanta[/a] acquire ⁠Reese in exchange ‌for a first-round pick in both the 2027 ​and 2028 drafts, American media reported.[/p][embed guid="c1c2efb7-72ce-4513-a59c-6145fa876727" url="https://x.com/chicagosky/status/2041176707390943739" social-type="twitter" /][p]"[b]This trade is designed to achieve roster ​balance and represents a great opportunity for all parties[/b]," [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/chicago-sky/ltrDcXyK/"]Chicago[/a]'s General Manager Jeff ⁠Pagliocca said in ​a statement.[/p][p]"[b]Angel has achieved many record-breaking milestones in her first two years in the WNBA and has been a competitive force ‌for the Sky[/b].[/p][p]"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."[/p][p]Chicago struggled during her two seasons, ‌failing to qualify for the playoffs in ​both 2024 and 2025.[/p][embed guid="ca4f8057-ed08-43fd-97ac-28ac4d942bde" url="https://x.com/chicagosky/status/2041177502199009311" social-type="twitter" /][p]The American, nicknamed "Chi ‌Barbie", reflected on her departure in a farewell video posted on social media.[/p][p]"[b]To the city of Chicago, you showed me real love from day one[/b]," Reese ⁠said. "Thank you, Chicago. ⁠Always Chi-Town Barbie."[/p]