Reese Reloaded: Sky Star Gears Up for Breakout Season After Bold Draft Trade
As Angel Reese prepares for her second WNBA season with the Chicago Sky, all eyes are on the rising star who made an immediate impact in her rookie year. Averaging an impressive 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds per game, Reese not only showcased her dominance on the boards but also finished as the runner-up in the Rookie of the Year race behind Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark.
Following the WNBA season, Reese continued to shine in the Unrivaled League’s inaugural campaign, where she played for Rose BC. Her performance earned her the Defensive Player of the Year award and a spot on the All-League Second Team. Though a hand injury kept her sidelined during the playoffs, her contributions helped Rose BC go undefeated in the postseason to clinch the championship. Now fully recovered and back in training, Reese is ready to build on her strong debut season.
The Sky, who missed the 2023 playoffs with a 13-27 record, are determined to bounce back. On Sunday, the team took a significant step by acquiring the 11th overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft from the Minnesota Lynx in exchange for their 2026 first-round pick. Reese acknowledged the move on social media, posting two heart emojis in Sky blue and yellow, signaling her excitement for what lies ahead.
With offseason improvements and potential draft reinforcements, Chicago is aiming to return to playoff contention. They’ll kick off the 2024 season in a high-profile matchup against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on May 17—a fitting showdown between last season’s top rookies and a fresh start for a team hungry to rise again.
