Angel Reese contract, salary and what's next after Atlanta Dream's WNBA Finals run

Now that Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream's run in the WNBA Finals has concluded with a Game 7 loss to the Golden State Valkyries, attention turns to 2027. Reese has completed her third season in the WNBA, at the age of 24. She has one year left on her original rookie deal, signed when she was selected as the No. 7 overall pick by the Chicago Sky in 2024. However, thanks to the new collective bargaining agreement, Reese could see a significant raise in the coming years.

A three-time All-Star, Reese was traded to the Dream in April 2026 following two seasons with Chicago. The Chicago Sky received the team's 2027 and 2028 first-round draft picks, while the Dream were rewarded with a 2028 second-round pick trade. Reese's impressive performance throughout her career, including winning the league's 2026 Defensive Player of the Year award and setting multiple rebounding and double-double records, made her a key player in Atlanta's first Finals appearance.

Reese's current contract with the Sky, a four-year, $324,383 deal, included an average annual salary of $81,096. In 2026, she earned $350,692 in base salary. For 2027, she is set to receive $396,282. However, due to the Exceptional Performance on Initial Contract (EPIC) provision in the new collective bargaining agreement, Reese may be eligible to renegotiate her base salary in 2027. The Dream could offer her a maximum contract, which grew from $1.19 million in 2026 to potentially increase by 13% in the following season.