Sky deal Angel Reese to Dream in shocking trade

Her relationship with the floundering franchise, however, had already grown tense. Last season, Reese criticized the organization for not surrounding her with a better supporting cast and questioned head coach Tyler Marsh. Those remarks reportedly upset her teammates.  

The Sky subsequently fined her and suspended her for the first half of a game against the Las Vegas Aces, calling her comment "detrimental to the team."

Reese could've been a franchise cornerstone for Chicago, which has gone 23-61 over the past two seasons. Perhaps it felt that the forward would further estrange her teammates if she kept carping to the media after difficult losses. 

Reese seems to be happy about heading to Atlanta. She posted a photo of herself in a photoshopped Dream jersey shortly after the news broke.

The Dream went 30-14 last season but lost to the Indiana Fever in the first round of the playoffs. Atlanta is expected to be a contender again this upcoming season. As of Monday, FanDuel Sportsbook gives the squad +850 odds to win the title. 

Reese was often complaining in Chicago, but she should be rejoicing in Atlanta, where she should have her first real chance to compete for a championship.