Dream HC Karl Smesko Sends Clear Message to Angel Reese Ahead of WNBA Season
Summary
The Atlanta Dream traded for Angel Reese, a top WNBA player, giving up two future first-round picks and a draft pick swap. Head coach Karl Smesko sees Reese not just as a great rebounder but also as a skillful playmaker who will improve the team's overall strength and chances to win.Key Facts
- Angel Reese was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream on April 6, 2026.
- Atlanta gave up two first-round draft picks (2027 and 2028) and a draft pick swap to get Reese.
- Reese was the 7th overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft.
- She set the WNBA single-season rebounding record and was named an All-Star and All-Rookie Team member in her first year.
- In her second season, Reese averaged 14.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.5 steals per game.
- Reese leads the WNBA in rebounding and has become a strong playmaker, helping to start offensive plays for her team.
- Coach Smesko believes Reese's abilities and competitive nature will make the Dream a stronger team and potential title contender.
- The Atlanta Dream also have well-known players like Rhyne Howard, Allisha Gray, and Brionna Jones on their roster.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
