Angel Reese Promises 'ATL Barbie' Is Here to Stay with Atlanta Dream

The two-time WNBA All-Star is excited to join the Dream after being traded from the Chicago Sky.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 12:49am

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An abstract, expressionist painting in vibrant neon colors capturing the dynamic movement and energy of a basketball player, their form dissolving into bold brushstrokes.The arrival of WNBA star Angel Reese in Atlanta promises an electrifying new era of 'ATL Barbie' basketball.Chicago Today

Angel Reese, a two-time WNBA All-Star, has been traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream. Reese, known as the 'ATL Barbie', expressed her excitement about joining the Dream, saying the team and city have welcomed her with open arms. She also thanked Chicago fans for their support during her first two seasons in the league.

Why it matters

Reese is a rising star in the WNBA, known for her dominant play on the court and her fashion icon status off it. Her trade to the Dream is a major move that will bring excitement to the Atlanta fanbase and provide Reese with a new platform to showcase her talents.

The details

The trade was announced on the first day of free agency following the ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement between the WNBA and its players union in March. Reese was the seventh overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft by the Sky, and has led the league in rebounding in both of her first two seasons. She is also set to appear in the second season of the reality show 'The Hunting Wives'.

  • The trade was announced on Monday, the first day of free agency following the ratification of a new WNBA CBA in March.
  • Reese was selected 7th overall in the 2024 WNBA draft by the Chicago Sky.

The players

Angel Reese

A two-time WNBA All-Star who was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream. Reese is known as the 'ATL Barbie' and is a rising star in the league, known for her dominant play on the court and fashion icon status off it.

Chicago Sky

The WNBA team that traded Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream.

Atlanta Dream

The WNBA team that acquired Angel Reese in a trade with the Chicago Sky.

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What they’re saying

“The team has welcomed me so much, the atmosphere, the culture... I'm so excited to be in A-Town.”

— Angel Reese, WNBA Player

“Atlanta, what up? ATL barbie is in town and I am here to stay.”

— Angel Reese, WNBA Player

“To the city of Chicago, you showed me real love from day one. Thank you Chicago. Always, Chi-Town Barbie.”

— Angel Reese, WNBA Player

What’s next

Reese is set to make her debut with the Atlanta Dream in the upcoming WNBA season, where she will look to continue her dominant play and help the team compete for a playoff spot.

The takeaway

Angel Reese's trade to the Atlanta Dream is a major move that will bring excitement to the franchise and provide Reese with a new platform to showcase her talents as a rising star in the WNBA. Her combination of on-court dominance and off-court fashion icon status make her a must-watch player for the upcoming season.