Angel Reese trade rumors are heating up, and the potential landing spots are absolutely wild. From the Mystics to the Liberty to Seattle, here’s a breakdown of the madness.
So, Bleacher Report decided to stir the pot with a big piece on potential landing spots for Angel Reese. And listen, it’s not an “if” situation with the Chicago Sky—it feels more like a “when.” Do I think Chicago wants to trade Angel Reese? No. Do I think Chicago is desperately hoping they can mend things and keep her happy? Yes. But do I think Angel Reese ever suits up for the Sky again? Not a chance. Honestly, I’d bet she skips training camp next year, refuses to show, and the Sky eventually trade her by game three of next season. That’s where I’m at.
Washington Mystics – Unrealistic Dream?
Bleacher threw out the Mystics as a landing spot. Would Washington give up Shakira Austin in a sign-and-trade plus some draft assets? Technically, sure. But realistically? No way. The Mystics are dead set on Kiki, and that means Reese doesn’t really fit. Unless they do some kind of Shakira swap with a lottery pick attached, I just don’t see it. And the kicker? You don’t trade Sonia Citron. Ever. That girl’s untouchable. The Mystics would be insane to even think about it.
New York Liberty – Laughable Package
Now, here’s where it gets hilarious. New York apparently could offer Niara Sabally and some picks. Let’s pause. How many healthy seasons has Niara played in her career? Zero. She’s perpetually injured, averages like five points a game, and you’re telling me the Sky should give up Angel Reese for her and a late first-round pick? That’s robbery. The Liberty don’t even have their 2026 first-rounder (the Sun own it), and the idea of Reese coming off the bench behind Stewie is laughable. Reese would never take that deal, and Chicago would have to be braindead to accept it.
Golden State Valkyries – The Kate Martin Package
Then we get to Golden State. They’ve got assets. The proposed deal? Kate Martin and the eighth pick. I like Kate Martin, don’t get me wrong, but she’s not Sonia Citron. She’s a solid ninth-best player on a roster, not a centerpiece of a Reese trade. Still, if it’s just Kate Martin and a non-lottery pick, you take it and run. That’s a bargain-bin steal for Reese. If Chicago can only get that, I’d actually do it, but it feels light compared to her actual value.
Atlanta Dream – Pure Insanity
This one is straight-up mental: Naz Hillmon and the 13th pick. That’s the proposed package. Why would Chicago ever do that? Hillmon’s a role player, the pick is garbage, and the fit alongside someone like Bri Jones makes no sense. Honestly, if this is the best Atlanta can cook up, hang up the phone immediately.
Seattle Storm – The Malonga Question
Here’s where things get spicy. The Storm are mentioned, but the problem? They already traded their pick. So, Bleacher Report is out here writing trade scenarios with picks Seattle doesn’t even own. Still, if Chicago could somehow land Dominique Malonga in a deal? You say yes instantly. Don’t even think about it. Malonga’s ceiling is sky-high, she can shoot the three, and she fits beautifully next to Cardoso. If the Storm actually put Malonga on the table, the Sky should grab her and never pick up Seattle’s calls again. That’s the best-case trade scenario, period.
Expansion Teams – Fire and Tempo
Bleacher also tossed Portland and Toronto into the mix with ideas around 2026 picks and future firsts. Honestly? These teams are going to stink for a while, so the picks might actually have value. But it’s all still hypothetical, and there’s no guarantee expansion teams even touch the Sky’s roster. Expansion drafts usually don’t matter as much as people think—they’re not pulling Valkyries-style miracles every year.
Final Thoughts
Let’s be real: most of these proposed trades are jokes. Role player plus late first? Trash. Niara Sabally package? Awful. Kate Martin and a pick? Decent, but still light. The only real deal worth considering is Dominique Malonga. If Chicago somehow gets Malonga, they come out ahead. Anything else, and they’re either settling or getting fleeced.
At the end of the day, Angel Reese holds the power here. She’s not playing in Chicago again. The Sky can either be smart, flip her for a real young star like Malonga, or risk dragging this drama into another wasted season.
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