Angel Reese Receives Warm Welcome During Chicago Return After Trade
Angel Reese returned to Chicago for the first time as a member of the Atlanta Dream after being traded by the Sky, receiving a warm welcome from fans and a tribute video during the preseason game. Despite the emotional moment, Reese expressed gratitude for her time in Chicago while emphasizing her focus on a new chapter with Atlanta. The Dream view Reese as a key addition to a strong roster with championship aspirations.
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By Megan ArmstrongShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Angel Reese's connection with Chicagoans was bigger than basketball.The Chicago Sky drafted Reese out of LSU with the seventh overall pick of the 2024 WNBA Draft, and just like that, Reese represented hope. She was supposed to be the face of the franchise — a face of the city — for years to come. Instead, after only two seasons, the Sky traded Reese to the Atlanta Dream in exchange for two first-round draft picks on April 6. Reese called the trade a "breath of fresh air" during her April 17 introductory presser.
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