Angel Reese Roasted by New Atlanta Dream Teammates

Rhyne Howard, Allisha Gray, and Naz Hillmon troll the former No. 7 pick for her defense and attitude.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 9:52pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting fragmented, overlapping basketball players and court elements in a vibrant color palette, conceptually representing the clash of personalities and playing styles on the Atlanta Dream roster.The Atlanta Dream's new star player Angel Reese faces early chemistry challenges with her outspoken teammates.Chicago Today

In her first press conference with the Atlanta Dream, newly acquired star player Angel Reese was brutally roasted by her new teammates Rhyne Howard, Allisha Gray, and Naz Hillmon. The trio took shots at Reese's defensive abilities and described her as 'annoying as hell' during their time playing against her with other teams.

Why it matters

The Dream are looking to build on their surprise success in 2025 and make a run at the WNBA championship. Reese's addition was a major offseason move, but the early chemistry issues revealed in this press conference could be a potential distraction or obstacle as the team tries to come together.

The details

During the press conference, Rhyne Howard said that 'any time Angel's been on the other side of the court I think I had 30,' implying she had great success scoring against Reese's defense. Naz Hillmon added that Reese was 'annoying as hell,' while Allisha Gray said she 'loved playing against Chicago because I had my best games,' taking a dig at Reese's former team. Reese acknowledged that joining the Dream has been a 'breath of fresh air' compared to her time with the Chicago Sky.

  • The Atlanta Dream officially introduced Angel Reese as a new member of their team on April 19, 2026.

The players

Angel Reese

A former No. 7 overall draft pick who was recently traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream, joining the team's roster for the 2026 WNBA season.

Rhyne Howard

A star player for the Atlanta Dream who has had success scoring against Reese in the past.

Allisha Gray

A veteran player for the Atlanta Dream who says she enjoyed playing against Reese's former team, the Chicago Sky.

Naz Hillmon

An Atlanta Dream player who described Reese as 'annoying as hell' when playing against her.

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What they’re saying

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

— Rhyne Howard, Atlanta Dream Player

“'Being able to come to an organization that really cared about their players, just being able to see a GM that really wanted me and knew what my talents are,'”

— Angel Reese

“'annoying as hell'”

— Naz Hillmon, Atlanta Dream Player

“'loved playing against Chicago because I had my best games,'”

— Allisha Gray, Atlanta Dream Player

What’s next

The Atlanta Dream will look to quickly resolve any chemistry issues between Reese and her new teammates as they prepare for the start of the 2026 WNBA season, where they hope Reese's addition will help them build on their surprise success from the previous year.

The takeaway

This early clash between Reese and her new Atlanta Dream teammates highlights the challenges of integrating a high-profile player into an established team culture. The Dream will need to find a way to harness Reese's talent while also getting buy-in from the rest of the roster if they want to maximize their championship potential this season.