Source: BroBible
Summary
Angel Reese was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream before the 2026 WNBA season. Despite Atlanta’s 4-2 start, advanced stats suggest Reese is actually hurting the team, with a -13 net points and -0.1 WAR. Chicago has shown slight improvement without her. Reese’s numbers are impressive on the surface, but a closer look reveals a different story.
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The habit gets a new name.
WNBA players are now judged by advanced stats. Numbers can reveal a different story. Angel Reese’s impressive stats on the surface hide her negative impact on the Atlanta Dream. Her WAR is -0.1, the worst on the team. Chicago improved without her. Perhaps it’s just a small sample size, but for now, Reese is dragging down her teammates.
Angel Reese is the ultimate example of how a player can be a net negative while still averaging a double-double.
Author: Evan Null
