Angel Reese Celebrates Wendell Carter Jr. and Magic's Upset Over Detroit

WNBA star Angel Reese and NBA player Wendell Carter Jr. have a close friendship, as revealed in a recent interview.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 3:09am

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Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. was asked about his relationship with WNBA All-Star Angel Reese in a recent interview. Carter described Reese as 'the homie' and said they are 'locked in', though he didn't provide further details about their friendship.

Why it matters

The relationship between professional athletes from different sports leagues is often of interest to fans, as it provides a glimpse into the personal lives of public figures. Carter and Reese's friendship also highlights the growing connections between the NBA and WNBA.

The details

In an appearance on FanDuel's 'Run It Back' show, Carter was asked to characterize his relationship with Reese. He responded, 'That's the homie, for sure. We locked in. Y'all gonna find out when y'all need to find out. We'll just leave it at that. That's my girl, though. We locked in, for sure.'

  • The interview with Carter took place in November 2025.

The players

Wendell Carter Jr.

An NBA player who is the center for the Orlando Magic.

Angel Reese

A WNBA All-Star player.

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What they’re saying

“That's the homie, for sure. We locked in. Y'all gonna find out when y'all need to find out. We'll just leave it at that. That's my girl, though. We locked in, for sure.”

— Wendell Carter Jr., Orlando Magic Center

The takeaway

The close friendship between NBA and WNBA stars like Wendell Carter Jr. and Angel Reese highlights the growing connections between the two professional basketball leagues, as well as the personal relationships that can develop between elite athletes.