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Angel Reese Leads Dream Past Sky, 87-78, After Trade

5/1/2026

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Summary

Reese Powers Dream

Angel Reese helped the Atlanta Dream defeat the Chicago Sky 87-78 on April 29, 2026.
The Dream acquired Reese on April 6, 2026, trading two future first-round picks to Chicago.
Reese logged 13 minutes, scoring eight points, seven rebounds, two assists, three steals and no turnovers.
Wintrust Arena gave Reese a tribute video and standing ovation as she entered in a Dream jersey.

Summary

Reese Trade

The Reese trade gave Atlanta the right to swap its 2028 second-round pick with Chicago.
The Dream posted a 30-14 record, the league’s second-best, while the Sky fell to 10-34, tying for the worst and missing the playoffs.
Reese received a half-game suspension in 2025 after a candid interview about team goals.
Expansion teams Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire will debut in the preseason, facing Connecticut and Seattle.

History

Historical Context

When the WNBA introduced the Atlanta Dream in 2008, the team made the playoffs with a 17-17 record, proving expansion clubs could compete immediately. The 2026 Angel Reese trade for two future first-round picks and a 2028 second-round swap mirrors Atlanta’s broader trend of rapid franchise growth, seen also with MLS’s Atlanta United debut in 2017 and the Pro Volleyball Federation’s Atlanta Vibe launch in 2023.

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Reese Powers Dream

Angel Reese helped the Atlanta Dream defeat the Chicago Sky 87-78 on April 29, 2026.
The Dream acquired Reese on April 6, 2026, trading two future first-round picks to Chicago.
Reese logged 13 minutes, scoring eight points, seven rebounds, two assists, three steals and no turnovers.
Wintrust Arena gave Reese a tribute video and standing ovation as she entered in a Dream jersey.

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