Angel Reese expresses excitement about joining the Atlanta Dream after being traded from the Chicago Sky. She describes the opportunity as a 'dream come true' as she prepares for her third WNBA season.
Key points
Angel Reese traded to Atlanta Dream from Chicago Sky
Describes joining the team as a 'dream come true'
Prepares for her third WNBA season
Training camp starts on April 19, 2026
Joins teammates Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard, Naz Hillmon, and Brionna Jones
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Angel Reese is ready for Atlanta. During a recent interview, the LSU alum opened up about how much it meant to her to be traded to the Georgia-based WNBA team, the Dream. Reese made headlines in early April 2026 after she was traded from the Chicago Sky to Atlanta, joining powerhouses Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard, Naz Hillmon, and Brionna Jones.
Angel Reese Says Being Part Of New WNBA Team Is Like A āDream Come Trueā
Reese, 23, is gearing up for her third season in the WNBA. Before training camp starts on Sunday, April 19, Reese took a moment to speak with Atlanta News First Director Baillie Burnmaster about what itās like to be getting a fresh start in a new city.
āItās literally a dream come true,ā Reese said. āIām really grateful to be part of an organization that, one, really cares about their players as you can tell.ā
āIām just really grateful for everything,ā she added. āIām soaking it all up. I know the people will come out and support us. The culture here is phenomenal.ā
Angel Reese Says Sheāll Always Be āGratefulā For Her First Two Seasons In Chicago
Q&A
What did Angel Reese say about joining the Atlanta Dream?
Angel Reese described joining the Atlanta Dream as a 'dream come true' during a recent interview.
When was Angel Reese traded to the Atlanta Dream?
Angel Reese was traded to the Atlanta Dream in early April 2026.
Who are Angel Reese's teammates on the Atlanta Dream?
Angel Reese will be playing alongside Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard, Naz Hillmon, and Brionna Jones on the Atlanta Dream.
When does training camp start for the Atlanta Dream?
Training camp for the Atlanta Dream starts on Sunday, April 19.
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For those who need a refresher, Reese was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream in early April 2026. The stunning deal came after Reeseās headline-making sophomore season with the organization.
In a separate interview, Reese said she would āalways be gratefulā for her experience in Chicago; however, she knew her time had come to an end at the end of the 2025 season.
āI enjoyed being able to grow within my first two years, but I wanted more. I love to win, I love to compete and I wanted to be surrounded by people that can make me better,ā Reese said.
Angel Reese Wants To Use Her Time In Atlanta To Become An Even Better Player
Reese finished her second season averaging 14.7 points and 12.6 rebounds per game. Despite the impressive numbers, Reese said she has untapped potential she wants released in Atlanta.
āI am not satisfied with what I am as a player,ā she said, adding that playing with seasoned, veteran players will only help her grow.
āI can help them in different ways to help them win, and thatās all I ever wanted. I donāt care about anything else that comes with it. I want to win and being able to come to an organization that really cared about their players,ā she continued.
Reese Got Emotional While Speaking About Her New āSisterhoodā With Atlanta Dream Teammates
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Reese has already been feeling the Atlanta love, and she made sure to share that while talking about her āsisterhoodā with her new teammates.
āBeing 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,ā she said. āIt lowkey makes me emotional because I havenāt had this and Iām really grateful and Iām really looking forward to the start,ā she said.
āBeing around these kinds of players would help me be better and I can help them in different ways to help them win. And thatās all I ever wanted. I donāt care about anything else.ā
Can Reese Help Get The Atlanta Dream Over The Hump This Year?
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Reese is joining an all-star Atlanta roster that finished with the third-best record in the league in 2025, going 30-14. Dream general manager, Dan Padover, is eager to get Reese plugged into their system, saying he was āthrilledā about their new addition.
Head coach Karl Smesko echoed that sentiment, praising Reeseās rebounding ability and her overall impact on the hardwood.
āWe create a lot of space and a lot of movement so thereās going to be a lot of opportunities to either score off cuts or invert some pick and roll,ā he said, adding that his goal is to help Reese become an even better player than she is today.
āI want to hear what she thinks her strengths are and what she really wants to get better at and I want to be a coach that helps players achieve to their highest level and what they wanted to become,ā he said.
