As the stars align for a fresh chapter in her career, Angel Reese is beaming with excitement about her recent trade to the Atlanta Dream, a move she describes as a “dream come true.” Picture this: the 23-year-old LSU alum, known for her powerhouse play, is swapping the Windy City for the Peach State, gearing up to join a roster that boasts talent like Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard. In a heartfelt chat just before the upcoming training camp, Reese couldn’t help but express her gratitude and enthusiasm for being part of an organization that genuinely cares for its players. With the universe supporting her every move, it seems like Angel is destined to shine even brighter in Atlanta. So, will her celestial new beginning propel the Dream to the top of the WNBA? Let’s dive into the astrological vibes surrounding this exciting transition!
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.
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 it’s like to be getting a fresh start in a new city.
“It’s literally a dream come true,” Reese said. “I’m really grateful to be part of an organization that, one, really cares about their players as you can tell.”
“I’m just really grateful for everything,” she added. “I’m soaking it all up. I know the people will come out and support us. The culture here is phenomenal.”

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 Reese’s headline-making sophomore season with the organization.
In a separate interview, Reese said she would “always be grateful” for her experience in Chicago; however, she knew her time had come to an end at the end of the 2025 season.
“I 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,” Reese said.
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.
“I am not satisfied with what I am as a player,” she said, adding that playing with seasoned, veteran players will only help her grow.
“I can help them in different ways to help them win, and that’s all I ever wanted. I don’t 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,” she continued.

Reese has already been feeling the Atlanta love, and she made sure to share that while talking about her “sisterhood” with her new teammates.
“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 said. “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,” she said.
“Being around these kinds of players would help me be better and I can help them in different ways to help them win. And that’s all I ever wanted. I don’t care about anything else.”

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 “thrilled” about their new addition.
Head coach Karl Smesko echoed that sentiment, praising Reese’s rebounding ability and her overall impact on the hardwood.
“We create a lot of space and a lot of movement so there’s going to be a lot of opportunities to either score off cuts or invert some pick and roll,” he said, adding that his goal is to help Reese become an even better player than she is today.
“I 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,” he said.
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