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Angel Reese Receives Warm Welcome During Chicago Return After Trade

Angel Reese Receives Warm Welcome During Chicago Return After Trade

Summary

Angel Reese, a top basketball player, was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream after two seasons. She returned to Chicago for a preseason game and was warmly welcomed by fans before starting her new role with the Dream.

Key Facts

  • Angel Reese was drafted by the Chicago Sky in 2024 as the seventh overall pick.
  • She played two seasons with the Sky before being traded to the Atlanta Dream for two first-round draft picks on April 6.
  • Reese described the trade as a "breath of fresh air" and expressed gratitude for her time in Chicago.
  • During her return to Chicago for a preseason game, fans gave her a warm welcome and the Sky showed a tribute video honoring her.
  • Reese joined a strong Atlanta Dream team with players like Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard.
  • Teammate Allisha Gray called Reese “the missing piece” needed for the Dream to compete for the WNBA Finals.
  • The Atlanta Dream’s 2026 regular season begins on May 10 against the Minnesota Lynx.
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