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Angel Reese to Dream Triggers Ticket Surge as Sky Explore Rickea Jackson Trade

The deal signals a win-now push for Atlanta alongside a long-term rebuild in Chicago.

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Jul 6, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Chicago Sky guard Ariel Atkins (7) drives to the basket against the Minnesota Lynx in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images
Jul 9, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) brings the ball up court against the Dallas Wings during the second half of a WNBA game at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Overview

  • StubHub said Thursday that demand for Atlanta Dream tickets jumped 15x after the team acquired Angel Reese, the biggest single-day spike in franchise history.
  • Chicago is in talks with the Los Angeles Sparks on a deal reported to send guard Ariel Atkins to L.A. for forward Rickea Jackson, with multiple outlets noting nothing is finalized and a Saturday announcement is possible.
  • The Sky traded Reese on Monday to Atlanta for first-round picks in 2027 and 2028, with the Dream also receiving 2028 second-round swap rights, according to ESPN.
  • Reese told fans she feels “deja vu” and said she expects to win again in Atlanta, framing the move as a fresh start after voicing frustrations in Chicago last season.
  • Local reporting says the Sky are pursuing a reset built around draft assets and potential signings, with seven-time All-Star Skylar Diggins among the free agents they have been linked to in recent days.