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Now with Atlanta, Angel Reese says she is grateful for her 2 years in Chicago but wanted more

Reese averaged a league-best 12.6 rebounds last season and joins an Atlanta team that won a franchise-record 30 games.

  • Angel Reese appeared at her first news conference with the Atlanta Dream on Friday, April 17, 2026, following her acquisition from the Sky.
  • Reese sought a trade following Chicago's 10-34 finish, stating she wanted to be "surrounded by people that can make me better" to improve her game.
  • The Atlanta Dream re-signed All-Star Allisha Gray, All-Star Brionna Jones, Jordin Canada, and Sixth Player Naz Hillmon, strengthening a squad that won 30 games last season.
  • Guard Rhyne Howard, the fastest player in WNBA history to make 300 3-pointers, praised the addition, saying, "Angel, I think is special for us."
  • General Manager Dan Padover called the offseason a success, stating, "When we went into this offseason, we had two main priorities," which included adding Reese.
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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Friday, April 17, 2026.
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