Angel Reese grateful for time with Chicago, excited for Atlanta Dream

The star forward says she's looking forward to a new chapter with the Dream.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 11:01pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic movements and energy of a basketball player, with the bright colors of the Atlanta Dream and Chicago Sky uniforms overlapping in an abstract composition.The Atlanta Dream's acquisition of star forward Angel Reese signals a new era of energy and potential for the franchise.Atlanta Today

Angel Reese, the standout forward, expressed gratitude for her two years playing with the Chicago Sky, but said she's excited to begin a new chapter with the Atlanta Dream. Reese highlighted the strong support and talent she's already felt from the Dream organization during her introductory press conference.

Why it matters

Reese is considered one of the rising stars in the WNBA, and her move from the Sky to the Dream is a significant shift that will impact both teams' outlooks for the upcoming season. The Dream are hoping Reese's talent and leadership can help elevate them as a franchise.

The details

After two seasons with the Chicago Sky, Reese signed a free agent contract with the Atlanta Dream in the offseason. In her first press conference with the Dream, Reese spoke positively about her time in Chicago but said she's looking forward to the new opportunity and energy in Atlanta.

  • Reese played for the Chicago Sky for the past two seasons.
  • Reese signed a free agent contract with the Atlanta Dream in the 2026 offseason.

The players

Angel Reese

A standout forward who was previously with the Chicago Sky and has now signed with the Atlanta Dream.

Atlanta Dream

The WNBA team that Angel Reese has signed with as a free agent for the upcoming season.

Chicago Sky

The WNBA team that Angel Reese played for over the past two seasons before signing with the Atlanta Dream.

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What they’re saying

“I'm just grateful for my time in Chicago, but I'm excited for this new chapter in Atlanta.”

— Angel Reese, Forward, Atlanta Dream

The takeaway

Reese's move from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream represents a significant shift in the WNBA landscape, as the Dream look to build around one of the league's rising young stars.