Trade rumors can take on a life of their own in the WNBA offseason, especially when a star like Angel Reese is in question. After her candid comments about the Chicago Sky’s roster and direction sparked a half-game suspension and team tension, fans have been cooking up all sorts of packages to ship her out.
But not everyone’s buying the hype. Recently, Reese’s bold trade idea attracted too many harsh comments on social media. Whether or not the ship will sail, the postseason market is looking nothing but exciting.
WNBA Fans Refute Angel Reese’s Trade Disposal
Not too long ago, Reese wrapped up her second season with a heartfelt social media post and rang positive bells as she headed into the next season. But the fallout from her September 3 Tribune interview lingers.
And it only aggravated Chicago fans when Reese skipped exit interviews alongside Ariel Atkins and Courtney Vandersloot. Fans started to wonder if Chicago’s 10-34 finish was the final straw. However, social media picked the correct tempo while everybody was speculating on a trade. Fans of the Windy City are not impressed.
“In what world would the mystics give up Sonia???” a fan commented.
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“whoever just put together the Angel for Sonia trade should take a 3 week unpaid leave,” another one wrote.
“Ain’t no way in HELL Seattle is trading Dom lol,” a third one said.
“Mystic not trading Sonia lol,” another one echoed.
“Engagement farming is genuinely one of the worst things to happen on social media because none of this is logical,” A’ja Wilson’s friend mentioned.
“Yall literally put up anything,” a user disapproved.
However, Bleacher Report’s Thursday Instagram post laid out packages like sending her to Washington for Sonia Citron, Seattle for Dominique Malonga, or New York for Nyara Sabally, plus picks. And it lit up on social media but drew quick backlash. McManus, Wilson’s longtime friend known for spicy takes, fired back.
New York Liberty Rumored As Top Landing Spot For Angel Reese
Reese’s situation feels like it’s building to a move, and the New York Liberty keep popping up as the dream fit, especially after their playoff flameout. Valued at $450 million, the champs from 2024 started 2025 strong, but injuries to Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu led to a 3-1 Mercury loss, exposing frontcourt gaps.
With her 14.7 points and rebounding edge, Reese could seamlessly slide in next to Stewart and Jonquel Jones, absorbing her cheap deal while boosting their paint presence. Additionally, experts like Annie Costabile peg Reese’s Sky return at 20-30%, citing constant front-office talks but no guarantees.