3 potential landings spots for Angel Reese amid Chicago Sky fallout

WNBA: Dallas Wings at Chicago Sky - Source: Imagn
3 potential landings spots for Angel Reese amid Chicago Sky fallout. [photo: Imagn]

Angel Reese reportedly told the Chicago Tribune that she would “move in a different direction” if the Chicago Sky continue to falter. According to the report, the two-time All-Star wanted the team to overhaul the lineup around her and Kamilla Cardoso to compete for a championship. Front Office Sports reported that the Sky planned a team meeting “to address Reese directly.”

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After the Sky beat the Connecticut Sun 88-64 on Wednesday, Reese was asked about the viral report. She claimed that she was “taken out of context.” Reese added that she had already apologized to her teammates and insisted she didn't throw them under the bus.

Despite the apology, the damage might be irreparable, with Reese potentially a trade option. Evaluating the return for the "Chi Barbie" could be tricky, though. With more than half the players turning unrestricted free agents next season, it's unclear what Chicago could get in a potential trade.

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3 teams that could acquire Angel Reese

#1 Connecticut Sun

Angel Reese wants to compete for a championship but has no veto power. The Chicago Sky could trade her to any team, including the rebuilding Connecticut Sun, for the right return.

The Sky could send Reese to Connecticut for rookie Aneesah Morrow and a second-round pick. In that scenario, Chicago gets an emerging team-first player. Morrow took over LSU after Reese left and could do the same with the Sky.

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Morrow isn’t the double-double machine that Reese is, but she has a more polished game on offense. The 6-foot-1 forward has been willing to shoot from deep in her rookie season, making her an intriguing frontcourt partner for Kamilla Cardoso.

Meanwhile, the Sun could roll out a frontline of Angel Reese and the newly acquired Aaliyah Edwards. Reese, Edwards, Saniyah Rivers, Leila Lacan and whoever the Sun draft in the lottery next year will be a solid foundation.

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#2 Washington Mystics

Angel Reese reportedly wanted the Sky to sign a “younger” point guard because of Courtney Vandersloot’s injury history and age. Chicago could keep the veteran floor general and send the "Chi Barbie" to the Washington Mystics for Kiki Iriafen.

Iriafen, like Reese, is an All-Star and has helped the Mystics exceed expectations this season. She's averaging 13.6 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game compared to Angel Reese’s 14.6 ppg, 12.6 rpg and 3.7 apg. If a straight swap is possible, Washington might jump on that option.

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#3 Dallas Wings

According to WNBA executives interviewed by Front Office Sports, Angel Reese is a “third or fourth option” in a contending team. The Chicago Sky could make that happen by sending Reese to Dallas for first-round picks.

The Wings could address their undersized frontcourt with the WNBA’s most relentless rebounder. Dallas could retain the 6-foot-7 Li Yueru, but she could miss next season due to an ACL injury.

If the Wings win the lottery, they could get 6-foot-7 UCLA star Lauren Betts. If not, trading for Angel Reese's proven All-Star production should give them another solid piece around Paige Bueckers.

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