Overview
- Courtney Vandersloot said Angel Reese’s public remarks about her “didn’t feel good” and were not necessary, though she later understood the point Reese was trying to make.
- Reese told the Chicago Tribune the Sky could not rely on the 37-year-old guard to return from injury, and reports at the time said the team sat Reese for half a game and she apologized to teammates.
- Chicago later traded Reese to the Atlanta Dream for first-round picks in 2027 and 2028, signaling the Sky’s move to add future draft capital and the Dream’s push to add frontcourt help now.
- Vandersloot said Chicago targeted players “100% bought in” this offseason, as the Sky re-signed her on a two-year, $1.5 million deal and added Skylar Diggins, DiJonai Carrington, Azurá Stevens, Rickea Jackson and rookie Gabriela Jaquez.
- After her introduction in Atlanta, Reese thanked Chicago for the opportunity and said she wanted a more competitive setting, while coverage has linked her exit to the buy-in priority without confirmation from the team.