Inside Source Reveals Chicago Sky Players Are 'Very Happy' Angel Reese Is Gone – 'They Were Getting Sick Of Her'

Chicago Sky players are reportedly over the moon about the blockbuster trade that sent All-Star Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream.

Over the weekend, the Dream acquired Angel Reese in a massive trade in exchange for two first-round picks. The No. 7 pick of the 2024 WNBA Draft earned two All-Star nods and led the league in rebounds during her two seasons in Windy City.

The trade obviously hurts the Sky in the short term, but Reese’s old teammates are reportedly thrilled with the transaction.

According to the Daily Mail, Chicago players had had enough of Reese and believed a change of scenery was the best for all parties:

Those in the organization of the Chicago Sky are so relieved that Angel is no longer on the team. There has been so much apprehension between the team and her, and everyone is happy that they don’t have to deal with her various controversies, whether she brings it on herself or otherwise. 

‘There is no love lost and when Angel returns for a game with her new team, she will be the enemy, but everyone with the Sky is very happy that she is gone.They were getting sick of her and to make this trade was very much needed for the health of the organization moving forward.”

Angel Reese has been open about her willingness to take on the WNBA’s villainous role. Her personal rivalry with Caitlin Clark, the face of the WNBA, has been a prominent storyline since they entered the league together in 2024.

Time will tell how Chicago players perform this season without Reese. For now, the trade should be viewed as a win-win for all parties.

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