Angel Reese wins DPOY, intensifying scrutiny of Sky trade

Former Sky forward Angel Reese won the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award after a record-setting rebounding season with Atlanta, helping the Dream reach the semifinals and raising the franchise's attendance and visibility. The honor reinforces the significance of Chicago's April trade and will shape offseason debate about the roster direction and return on the move; newly reviewed coverage adds no further trade details.