Photo via Yahoo Sports

The Angel Reese trade becomes more stunning every day

Angel Reese’s move from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream in April has proven to be a transformative transaction for the franchise, which had previously struggled in the postseason. To secure the two-time All-Star, Atlanta surrendered its first-round draft selections for 2027 and 2028, a gamble that has yielded immediate and significant returns.

Reese was recently honored as the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year and earned Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors for three consecutive weeks. Her impact was on full display in a decisive Game 2 semifinal victory over the New York Liberty, where she recorded a team-leading 23 points on 8-of-16 shooting, along with 7 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 assists, and 1 steal.

She finished with a +11 plus-minus, the highest on the court, and grabbed 5 offensive rebounds, matching the total for the entire Liberty squad. Reese also forced a turnover from Sabrina Ionescu late in overtime and successfully converted free throws at the end of both regulation and the extra period.

Up nextWNBA· 2h ago

Angel Reese steps out in black mini dress before Dream’s Game 2 against Liberty