Angel Reese Reacts as Former Teammate Chennedy Carter Returns to WNBA

The two-time All-Star was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream in April.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 6:36pm

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An abstract, energetic painting in neon colors depicting the blurred, overlapping figures of two basketball players in mid-motion, conveying the intensity and passion of their rivalry on the court.The dynamic duo of Angel Reese and Chennedy Carter may now face off as rivals, but their off-court connection remains strong.Chicago Today

Angel Reese, a two-time WNBA All-Star, was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream in April. Her former Sky teammate, Chennedy Carter, recently signed a training camp contract with the Las Vegas Aces after playing overseas in China. Reese reacted to Carter's signing on social media, showing support for her former teammate.

Why it matters

The connection between Reese and Carter, who played together on the Chicago Sky in 2024, continues to be strong even as they now play for different teams. Their relationship and on-court chemistry could be an interesting storyline to follow as the new WNBA season gets underway.

The details

Reese, a 6-foot-3 forward, was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream on April 6 in exchange for two first-round picks in the 2027 and 2028 WNBA drafts. She has led the league in rebounding in her first two seasons, averaging 13.1 per game in 2024 and 12.6 in 2025. Carter, a guard, was drafted by the Atlanta Dream with the 4th overall pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft. She played two seasons for the Dream before joining the Los Angeles Sparks in 2022 and then playing overseas in China in 2025. On Wednesday, the Las Vegas Aces announced they had signed Carter to a training camp contract for the 2026 WNBA season.

  • Reese was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream on April 6, 2026.
  • Carter signed a training camp contract with the Las Vegas Aces on April 12, 2026.

The players

Angel Reese

A two-time WNBA All-Star forward who was recently traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream.

Chennedy Carter

A guard who was drafted 4th overall by the Atlanta Dream in 2020 and has played for the Dream, Los Angeles Sparks, and overseas in China before signing a training camp contract with the Las Vegas Aces in 2026.

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What they’re saying

“Officially Official. The biggest stage just got BIGGER. Hollywood x Vegas—perfect fit.”

— Chennedy Carter

“rooting for you Chen!!”

— Angel Reese

What’s next

Atlanta will host their home opener against Las Vegas on May 17 at 3:00 p.m. ET, which could feature a matchup between Reese and her former teammate Carter.

The takeaway

The continued connection between Reese and Carter, two talented young players, will be an intriguing storyline to follow as the new WNBA season begins. Their relationship and on-court chemistry could provide an exciting dynamic as they now play for different teams.