Breaking News : Chicago Sky Double Down on Angel Reese, Trade Future Pick for More 2025 Draft Power.. See more details..
The Chicago Sky have made significant moves ahead of the 2025 WNBA season, reinforcing their commitment to building around rising star Angel Reese. In a strategic trade, the Sky acquired the No. 11 overall pick from the Minnesota Lynx in exchange for their 2026 first-round pick .
This acquisition allowed the Sky to select guard Hailey Van Lith at No. 11, reuniting her with former LSU teammate Angel Reese. The duo previously led LSU to an Elite Eight appearance during the 2023–24 college season .
Additionally, the Sky selected Slovenian forward Ajša Sivka at No. 10, bolstering their roster with promising talent . These moves come after the Sky traded their No. 3 overall pick, a 2027 second-round pick, and rights to swap 2027 first-round picks to the Washington Mystics in exchange for veteran guard Ariel Atkins .
Angel Reese, drafted seventh overall in 2024, had a standout rookie season, recording 26 double-doubles and becoming the first rookie to achieve a double-double in a WNBA All-Star game . With these strategic additions, the Sky aim to be strong contenders in the upcoming season, which starts May 17 against the Indiana Fever.