Atlanta Dream

For a franchise that knows exactly how to spot greatness, the bigger question now is why can’t they keep it? The Chicago Sky recently traded Angel Reese just two years after drafting her. And while roster shakeups aren’t unusual in the WNBA, this one has raised eyebrows for a different reason.

After the Dream traded for Angel Reese, several fans want them to bring back a player familiar with their newest star.

WNBA star Brittney Griner enters free agency as one of the biggest names on the market. The veteran center ended her eleven-year run with the Phoenix Mercury in 2025 and signed a one-year deal with the Atlanta Dream. Griner is now an unrestricted free agent as the official negotiating period opened on Wednesday.

Here are our grades for Atlanta, Angel Reese and the Sky in Monday's trade that shook the WNBA.

Reese has been traded to the Atlanta Dream and the city is already buzzing about her arrival.

The excitement is at fever pitch for Atlanta Dream fans after the Angel Reesetrade was announced on Monday. The Dream gave up two future first-round picks in exchange for the two-time All-Star, which indicates just how much Atlanta values Reese. The Dream had a successful 2025 campaign, finishing third overall with a 30-14 regular-season record.

Reese was traded from the Chicago Sky on April 6

Angel Reese has been one of the top players in the WNBA over the past two seasons with the Chicago Sky. Reese's second season in Chicago was arguably better than her first, however. After missing the playoffs for a second straight year, Reese voiced her frustration with the Sky, calling for the team to make major changes.

ESPN's Alexa Philippou reported on Monday that Angel Reese did not request a trade from the Sky before Monday's blockbuster Dream trade.

Brittney Griner and the Atlanta Dream did not finish the 2025 WNBA season how they would have liked. After ending the regular season with a 30-14 record, the Dream secured the No. 3 seed in the playoffs. Griner saw her numbers take a hit in her first year in Atlanta.

In her first season with Atlanta, Reese will get paid more than four times the salary she earned in each of her two seasons in Chicago.

The Dream will play five regular-season games at State Farm Arena, home to the NBA's Hawks, during the 2026 WNBA season.

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have become two of the best players in the WNBA. Since being drafted in 2024, Clark has earned two All-Star nods with the Indiana Fever, averaging 18.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 8.5 assists in 53 total games. Reese, on the other hand, has also earned two All-Star selections during her two years with the Chicago Sky.

Brittney Griner and the Atlanta Dream finished the 2025 WNBA season with a 30-14 record, securing the No. 3 seed in the playoffs. The Fever were able to pull off the upset despite missing stars such as Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham. Griner has now finished her first season with the Dream and her 12th WNBA season overall.

Caitlin Clark watched on as Stephanie White led the Indiana Fever to a 24-20 record in the 2025 WNBA season, securing the No. 6 seed in the playoffs. The Fever upset the No. 3 seed Atlanta Dream in the first round, before taking the No. 2 seed Las Vegas Aces to overtime in Game 5 of the semifinals. Now, ahead of the 2026 WNBA season, Indiana has some work to do.

Aliyah Boston and the Indiana Fever did not have the finish to the 2025 WNBA season they were hoping for. After finishing the year with a 24-20 regular-season record, the Fever earned the No. 6 seed in the playoffs, taking down the No. 3 seed Atlanta Dream in the opening round before falling to the No. 2 seed Las Vegas Aces in the semifinals. Now, with the WNBA reaching a new collective bargaining agreement, free agency is set to officially open on April 12.

Kelsey Mitchell is supposed to be the first retention for the Indiana Fever this offseason. “I’m going to sound like a broken record from last year.

Sabrina Ionescu spoke with FanSided on behalf of the Abbott Dream Team and discussed how WNBA stars are staying connected to their fans during ongoing negotiations.

Statistically, 2025 was not a great year for WNBA star Brittney Griner. After playing the first 11 seasons of her career with the Phoenix Mercury, the 6-foot-9 center took her talents to the Atlanta Dream before the start of the season. Griner joined the Dream as their starting center.

Caitlin Clark watched on as the Indiana Fever went on a surprising run in the 2025 WNBA Playoffs, advancing to the semifinals after taking down the Atlanta Dream in the opening round. During her second WNBA season, Clark earned her second All-Star selection, averaging 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 8.8 assists per game. As Clark prepares for her third WNBA season, the guard has stayed busy during the offseason while continuing her recovery.