Chicago Sky Trade Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream

4 months ago

Chicago Sky Trade Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream

Sky have traded Reese to the Dream in exchange for two first-round picks, per Taylor Rooks. Atlanta also receives the right to swap 2028 second-round picks with the Sky. Reese, a two-time All-Star who averaged 14.7 points and 12.6 rebounds per game last season, heads into her third WNBA season with a new home.

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