Chicago Sky Trade Star Angel Reese For Draft Picks: Team

CHICAGO — Angel Reese, a two-time WNBA All-Star, is leaving the Windy City. The Chicago Sky announced Monday that the 23-year-old, along with a 2028 second-round draft pick, is being traded to the Atlanta Dream for a first-round pick in both the 2027 and 2028 drafts.

Reese, 23, was drafted seventh overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft by the Sky. In 64 career appearances with Chicago, the power forward averaged 14.1 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 2.7 assists.

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"This trade is designed to achieve roster balance and represents a great opportunity for all parties," Sky General Manager Jeff Pagliocca in a statement.

According to the team, as a result of the trade, the Sky have five first-round picks in the next three seasons. They hold first-round picks in 2026 (No. 5 overall, via Connecticut), 2027 (own, Washington holds swap rights; via Atlanta), and 2028 (own, via Atlanta).

"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. "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."