Rhyne Howard Jokes About Scoring on New Teammate Angel Reese

The Dream stars shared a lighthearted moment during a press conference, but the numbers tell a different story.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 1:38pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic basketball action between Rhyne Howard and Angel Reese, with the players' forms broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes of bright, contrasting colors.The friendly rivalry between Rhyne Howard and Angel Reese will be a key storyline as the two stars team up on the Atlanta Dream.Chicago Today

During an Atlanta Dream press conference, star player Rhyne Howard joked that she has scored around 30 points every time she has played against her new teammate Angel Reese, who was recently traded from the Chicago Sky. While Howard has had some big scoring games against Reese's former team, the actual average is closer to 18 points per game over 10 matchups, not 30. The comment was clearly made in jest, as the two players shared a laugh, but the statistics show Howard has had a mix of high-scoring and quieter outings against Reese.

Why it matters

The lighthearted exchange between Howard and Reese highlights the friendly rivalry and competitive spirit between two of the WNBA's rising young stars. As new teammates, their ability to maintain that competitive edge while also supporting each other will be key to the Dream's success next season.

The details

In the press conference video, Rhyne Howard was asked what it's been like playing against Angel Reese. Howard responded by joking, 'Any time Angel's been on the other side of the court, I think I've had about 30.' While Howard has had some big scoring games against Reese's former team, the Chicago Sky, averaging around 18 points per game over 10 matchups, not the 30 she jokingly claimed. Howard's 36-point performance with 9 threes on June 13, 2025 was one of her highest-scoring outings against Reese, but she has also had quieter games of just 10 points.

  • On June 22, 2025, Howard scored 22 points against Reese's Chicago Sky.
  • On June 13, 2025, Howard scored 36 points with 9 threes against the Sky.
  • On June 8, 2024, Howard scored 10 points against the Sky.

The players

Rhyne Howard

The star player for the Atlanta Dream who has faced off against Angel Reese's former team, the Chicago Sky, multiple times over the past few seasons.

Angel Reese

The two-time WNBA All-Star who was recently traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream, where she will now be teammates with Rhyne Howard.

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What they’re saying

“'Any time Angel's been on the other side of the court, I think I've had about 30.'”

— Rhyne Howard, Atlanta Dream Player

“'I did experience a lot of great things and enjoy being able to grow within my first two years [in Chicago]. But ... I love to win. I love to compete. ... I'm not satisfied with what I am as a player.'”

— Angel Reese

What’s next

The Dream and their new-look roster featuring Howard and Reese will look to build chemistry and become one of the top teams in the WNBA next season.

The takeaway

This lighthearted exchange between Howard and Reese shows the competitive spirit between two of the league's rising stars, but also highlights their potential to form a dominant duo if they can channel that energy positively as new teammates on the Dream.