{"id":2587691,"date":"2026-04-06T14:49:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T18:49:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/angel-reese-traded-after-teams-last-place-season\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T14:50:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T18:50:50","slug":"angel-reese-traded-after-teams-last-place-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/angel-reese-traded-after-teams-last-place-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Angel Reese Traded After Team&#8217;s Last-Place Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fangel-reese-traded-after-teams-last-place-season%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2587691&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The Chicago Sky traded Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream after Chicago finished last in the 2025 regular season (10-34,.227). In the deal, Chicago received Atlanta\u2019s 2027 and 2028 first-round picks and a 2028 second<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/packers-star-aaron-rodgers-traded-to-new-york-jets\/\" title=\"Packers Star Aaron Rodgers ... To New York Jets\">-round pick swap<\/a>, while Atlanta added Reese and sent a 2028 second-round pick swap the Sky\u2019s way. Reese, 23, will join Brittney Griner in atlanta.<\/p>\n<p>Griner\u2019s history includes a 2022 arrest in russia over cannabis oil and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/peace-may-be-a-long-way-off-in-ukraine\/\" title=\"Ukraine: Peace may still be a ways off\">high-profile prisoner swap<\/a> that freed her in exchange for Viktor Bout. She has also faced controversy, including a 2024 contention that fans racially targeted her, which was met with skepticism by some observers. Reese is known for an intense playing style and a public feud with Caitlin Clark, along with allegations of stat-padding and aggressive behavior.<\/p>\n<p>Reese reacted to the trade on social media, posting a message to the Atlanta dream and sharing photos in a Dream uniform, signaling her gratitude and focus on growing her game, competing at the highest level, and connecting with fans. ESPN reported on her remarks, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >trade storyline highlights ongoing tensions<\/a> and expectations surrounding both players as they join forces in Atlanta.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>The Chicago Sky traded WNBA player Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream on Monday following the team&rsquo;s last-place finish during the 2025 regular season.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to receiving <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ice-cube-says-nope-angel-reese-deal-1st-choice-caitlin-clark-passed-whopping-10-million-big3-offer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reese<\/a>, the Dream got a 2028 second-round draft pick swap, and the Sky acquired Atlanta&rsquo;s 2027 and 2028 first-round picks, Newsweek <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/sports\/angel-reese-joins-forces-with-brittney-griner-after-shocking-wnba-trade-11787990\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reported<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Sky went 10-34 this past season, resulting in a winning percentage of just .227, tied for dead last with the Dallas Wings.<\/p>\n<p>Reese, 23, will join forces with league star Brittney Griner, 35, when she officially suits up for Atlanta.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the age gap, both players have been embroiled in controversy and garnered negative headlines for various incidents.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"anyclipvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadAnyclip() { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst container=document.getElementById(\"anyclipvideo\"); 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\t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>Griner was arrested back in 2022 for smuggling cannabis oil in the form of a vaporizer cartridge into Russia during an overseas game with UMMC Ekaterinburg, which took place during the WNBA off-season.<\/p>\n<p>Former President Joe Biden <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-griner-bout-wnba-star-freed-us-russia-prisoner-swap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chose<\/a> to initiate a prisoner swap and gave up Russian felon and notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout, nicknamed &ldquo;the Merchant of Death,&rdquo; in exchange for her freedom.<\/p>\n<p>Back in 2024, Griner also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/brittany-griner-sparks-fury-among-fans-accuses-racism-claims-yell-slurs-players\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">accused<\/a> fans of being racist and claimed they were yelling slurs at players during the game.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t appreciate the new fans that sit there and yell racial slurs at myself, my teammates, and the people that I play against because, yeah, those might be opponents but those are friends, too,&rdquo; she <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/iam_DanaScott\/status\/1839458604035797104?%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1839458604035797104%7Ctwgr%5Ee34688b6c13e86f775300e52df15db86ce49cb12%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.westernjournal.com%2Fbrittany-griner-sparks-fury-among-fans-accuses-racism-claims-yell-slurs-players%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">said<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Griner&rsquo;s claim was met with skepticism online, including from some who noted that &mdash; in the age of smartphones &mdash; such actions would have likely been caught on video and gone viral.<\/p>\n<p>Reese, on the other hand, has been known for an ongoing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/espn-wnba-trying-stir-racism-controversy-caitlin-clark-humiliated-angel-reese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">feud<\/a> with WNBA star Caitlin Clark, and for showing intense physical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/angel-reese-got-away-new-footage-shows-happened-just-caitlin-clarks-controversial-foul\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">aggression<\/a> toward the Indiana Fever point guard.<\/p>\n<p>She has also been <a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/article\/angel-reese-accused-stat-padding-153804818.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">accused<\/a> of trying to pad her stats by missing simple shots on purpose and getting her own rebounds.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Angel Reese with her signature move &#128293;&#128293;&#128293; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/K3slCimkq8\">pic.twitter.com\/K3slCimkq8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; BrickCenter (@BrickCenter_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BrickCenter_\/status\/1925711823027740840?\">May 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Reese reacted to the news of being traded by posting a message to the social media site X that read, &ldquo;An Angel&rsquo;s DREAM ATL WHAT UP?!&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">An Angel&rsquo;s DREAM&#128173;<br \/> &#127344;&#65039;TL WHAT UP?! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AtlantaDream?\">@AtlantaDream<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/obtqyhl35e\">pic.twitter.com\/obtqyhl35e<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Reese10Angel\/status\/2041174686201950369?\">April 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The post also included pictures of Reese in an Atlanta uniform.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m beyond grateful for the opportunity to join the Atlanta Dream organization,&rdquo; Reese added, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/wnba\/story\/_\/id\/48412523\/sources-wnba-sky-trades-angel-reese-dream\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">according<\/a> to ESPN. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m focused on continuing to grow my game, competing at the highest level, connecting with the fans, and giving everything I&rsquo;ve got to the Dream.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; 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Included in the deal, Atlanta gets Reese and a 2028 second\u2011round pick swap, while Chicago acquires Atlanta\u2019s 2027 and 2028 first\u2011round picks, according to Newsweek. The Sky went 10-34, a .227 winning percentage that tied for last with the Dallas Wings. Reese, 23, will join Brittney Griner, 35, in Atlanta, though both players have drawn controversy off the court.<\/p>\n<p>Griner was arrested in 2022 in Russia for smuggling cannabis oil in a vaporizer cartridge during an overseas trip; she was freed in a prisoner swap for Viktor Bout, the arms dealer nicknamed the \u201cMerchant of Death.\u201d In 2024, Griner also said some fans were racist and directed slurs at players during games, though online skepticism followed. Reese has been known for a feud with Caitlin Clark and for aggressive play toward the Indiana Fever\u2019s point guard, with accusations that she tried to pad her stats by purposely missing easy baskets to grab rebounds.<\/p>\n<p>Reese reacted to the trade by posting on X (formerly Twitter): \u201cAn Angel\u2019s DREAM ATL WHAT UP?!\u201d with photos of herself in an Atlanta uniform. She later commented that she\u2019s grateful for the opportunity to join the Dream and is focused on growing her game, competing at the highest level, connecting with fans, and contributing wholeheartedly to Atlanta<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2587692,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ben-Working-Feature-Image-2026-04-06T143439.644.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[32499,32305,77274,7221,39108],"class_list":["post-2587691","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-angel-reese","tag-college-basketball","tag-lsu-tigers","tag-trade","tag-womens-basketball"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ben-Working-Feature-Image-2026-04-06T143439.644.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2587691","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2587691"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2587691\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2587695,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2587691\/revisions\/2587695"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2587692"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2587691"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2587691"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2587691"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}