Angel Reese Discusses Joining Atlanta Dream

Emotional WNBA star opens up about transition from Chicago Sky

Apr. 18, 2026 at 1:00am

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Angel Reese, the star forward who recently joined the Atlanta Dream after playing for the Chicago Sky, expressed her excitement and emotions about the move in a new interview. Reese described the Dream as feeling "like a breath of fresh air" compared to her previous team.

Why it matters

Reese is one of the WNBA's rising young talents, and her move from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream is a significant shift that could impact the league's competitive landscape. The Dream are looking to build on their recent success, and Reese's addition gives them a talented scorer and rebounder to help lead the team.

The details

In the interview, Reese discussed the close-knit "sisterhood" she has already felt with her new Dream teammates, contrasting it with her experience in Chicago. The 23-year-old forward was the second overall pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft and has quickly established herself as one of the league's most promising young stars.

  • Reese was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream in March 2026.

The players

Angel Reese

A 23-year-old forward who was recently traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream, one of the WNBA's rising young stars.

Chicago Sky

The WNBA team that Angel Reese previously played for before being traded to the Atlanta Dream.

Atlanta Dream

The WNBA team that Angel Reese was recently traded to, looking to build on their recent success with the addition of the talented young forward.

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What they’re saying

“Joining the Atlanta Dream feels like a breath of fresh air.”

— Angel Reese, WNBA Player

The takeaway

Reese's emotional comments about the close-knit culture of the Atlanta Dream suggest the team has built a strong foundation that could help unlock the full potential of their talented new addition as they aim to contend for a WNBA championship.