Overview
- Reese, a two-time All-Star, moved to Atlanta in a deal announced Monday that sends the Dream’s 2027 and 2028 first-round picks to Chicago with 2028 second-round swap rights.
- Atlanta adds Reese to a 30–14 core headlined by Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard, giving coach Karl Smesko a high-impact rebounder for a team already positioned to contend.
- Chicago increases its draft capital to five first-round selections over the next three drafts, signaling a rebuild around its remaining young pieces.
- Reese has led the WNBA in rebounding in each of her first two seasons and averages about 14 points and 13 rebounds, and she said she is beyond grateful to join the Dream.
- Early signals show commercial lift in Atlanta, with opening game ticket prices rising after the trade and Reese’s new No. 5 jersey reported sold out.