WNBA NewsTuesday, Apr 7, 2026

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

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

Reese was traded from the Chicago Sky on April 6

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.

The WNBA announced that the free agency period will begin on Monday, with teams allowed to send qualifying offers and offer core player designations. Negotiations will run Wednesday through Friday, with signings set to begin on Saturday. There are currently over 100 free agents in the league. Monday began with Angel Reese getting traded from Chicago to Atlanta. The WNBA Draft is scheduled for April 13, with training camp set to begin April 19. The regular season begins May 8.

The Mystics have decided to part ways with their general manager after she spent one season with the franchise.

Breanna Stewart signs an exclusive trading card deal with Panini, bringing her autographs to WNBA products as the women's card market continues to grow.

Who are the biggest names who might be on the move, and how will the condensed offseason impact free agency?

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.

She has the potential to be a difference-maker off the bench, especially with the Liberty likely to overhaul their offense under new head coach Chris DeMarco.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark made a personal request as she prepares for her third WNBA season.

It might be the best value pick of the first round.