Atlanta Dream Named in Potential Angel Reese Trade Amid Brittney Griner Situation

Among the list of possible suggested suitors was the Atlanta Dream, who in this scenario, would give up Naz Hillmon and a 2026 first-round pick.

"With Rhyne Howard blossoming into a two-way star and Allisha Gray having a breakout year, the Atlanta Dream already have the guard and wing firepower to compete for a title," wrote Escobedo. "What they've lacked is a young frontcourt presence who can dominate the paint and energize the fanbase. Reese checks both boxes."

In addition to pairing Reese with Gray and Howard, giving them a great rebounder and another option on offense, Escobedo also noted that she could be the perfect replacement for both four-time WNBA All-Star Brionna Jones and 10-time WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner.

Both Jones and Griner are on expiring contracts, and Griner could be in line for a fresh start after playing the lowest amount of minutes per game (20.6) of her career. Now this came as a result of her recovering from a neck injury, but 2025 was Griner's least productive season of her career.

On the year, Griner averaged a career-low 9.8 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, while also posting her second-lowest field goal percentage of her 12-year career at 51.8%.

What the Sky trading Angel Reese means for all sides involved

Although Reese is by far the bigger name as she has a signature shoe deal and 5.1 million followers on Instagram, if the Sky were to trade her, it'd show they are invested in building around second-year center Kamilla Cardoso.

The 24-year-old out of South Carolina via Brazil was actually selected in the same draft as Reese by the Sky, just a few picks earlier at No. 3 overall.

As for the Dream, who were bounced out of the first round of the WNBA Playoffs by the Indiana Fever, it gives them a player in Reese who can elevate them to a championship-caliber team.

And for Reese, she gets a fresh start and an immediate opportunity to contend rather than being the face of a struggling franchise.