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Reposting a clip of their episode, Reese got candid about her conversation with the former First Lady.

“To know me is to know that I’m intentional about who I share my space with,” she wrote. “Especially in the media.

Reese went on to say that speaking with Michelle and Robinson “felt like a breath of fresh air” before sharing that she was thankful to have a “real conversation with people who genuinely understand and lead with care.”

Angel Reese Experienced Backlash In The Media In 2025

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Indeed, Reese has been open in the past about ignoring the media when she’s able. According to a previous report from The Blast, the 23-year-old faced significant backlash in the summer of 2025 after a quote in which she spoke about her Chicago Sky teammates went viral.

During her conversation with the reporter, Reese got real about the Sky’s abysmal season, stressing the importance of getting better players during the WNBA’s free agency period.

“I’m not settling for the same s— we did this year,” she shared at the time. “We have to get good players. We have to get great players. That’s a nonnegotiable for me. I’m willing and wanting to play with the best.”

Reese’s Comments Sent Her To A New Team

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The Chicago Sky suspended Reese for half a game due to comments they deemed “detrimental” to the team. However, Reese never put on a SkyTown jersey after that.

On April 6, it was revealed that Reese had been traded from Chicago to the Atlanta Dream, pairing her up with All-Stars Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard, and Brionna Jones.

“This trade is designed to achieve roster balance and represents a great opportunity for all parties,” Sky general manager Jeff Pagliocca said in a statement. “Angel has achieved many record-breaking milestones in her first two years in the WNBA and has been a competitive force for the Sky. We are thankful for her many important contributions to this league and this game, and we know she will continue to have a big impact on the court and beyond.”

Reese Is Ready For A Fresh Start With A New Team

Despite the drama, Reese is looking forward to her third year in the league, according to The Blast. “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,” she said in late April 2026.

“Being able to talk to players that genuinely know what I am and who I am as a person, but also as a player, is like a breath of fresh air,” she added.

Reese fought back tears as she spoke about the “sisterhood” she has with her teammates, saying, “It lowkey makes me emotional because I haven’t had this and I’m really grateful and I’m really looking forward to the start.”

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