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Chicago Sky trade Angel Reese to Atlanta Dream in first major move of WNBA offseason
Two-time All-Star had strained relationship with Sky
TL;DR
- Angel Reese has been traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream.
- This is the first major trade of the WNBA offseason, occurring after a new collective bargaining agreement was finalized.
- Reese was a two-time All-Star with the Sky and led the league in rebounds per game for the past two seasons.
- Her relationship with the Sky became strained due to the team's performance and her public comments.
- The Sky received a 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick in exchange for Reese.
- The new CBA increases the salary cap and average salaries for players.