Angel Reese Shares Optimistic Message About Future With Atlanta Dream Following Chicago Sky Trade

The WNBA landscape saw one of the biggest moves in the past three seasons with an under-contract All-Star changing the team as the Chicago Sky traded Angel Reese to its Eastern Conference rivals, the Atlanta Dream.

A recent report revealed actual initiators of the Reese trade, but for players, the change of scenery was a welcome sign. She recently opened up about the move.

Angel Reese Positive About Future With Atlanta Dream

The 2025 season had a dramatic ending for the Chicago Sky franchise following the 2024 rookie’s public criticism and suspension. Although the organization and player confirmed their ‘healthy’ relationship, the eventual trade closed the chapter.

As for the two-time WNBA All-Star, it was a dramatic move as she shared her feelings on social media after the move. And for the first time, she opened up about her new journey while speaking to People Magazine. Reese said, “I was so excited when I finally found out. The team has welcomed me so much, the atmosphere, the culture … I’m so excited to be in A-Town.”

BREAKING: Angel Reese is headed to the Atlanta Dream.

Sources tell me the Atlanta Dream and the Chicago Sky have agreed to a trade.

— Taylor Rooks (@TaylorRooks) April 6, 2026

With the big trade, the Chicago Sky entered rebuilding mode, while the 6-foot-3 star is looking to challenge for the title with a competitive team and multiple former All-Stars. Interestingly, Reese already dropped a hint about the move.

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While the player opened up about her feelings, the Dream franchise representative also spoke highly about the forward.

Atlanta Dream Top Executive Excited With Angel Reese Deal

Social media was flooded with mixed reactions to the mega trade as the Sky supporters blamed the front office for letting another mega star leave the team, and Dream fans showed their excitement. The franchise’s COO, Morgan Shaw Parker, gave her honest opinion

In a recent interview, Parker said, “Fans have said it best. I have a stat here that is wild, nearly 100% positive fan sentiment across every social media, every media outlet, they love her. She absolutely belongs here. She fits in with the Atlanta Culture like no other, and she has a great core team around her.”

"She absolutely belongs here….She fits in with the Atlanta culture like no other." @AtlantaDream President and COO Morgan Shaw Parker following the trade for Angel Reese. Says ticket sales are already through the roof. Season tips off May 12 vs. Las Vegas. @wsbtv… pic.twitter.com/2qgWr709OO

— Luke Hetrick (@LHSportsTV) April 6, 2026

Reese would make a massive impact on the court with her control over the board, and also her popularity would benefit the team off the court, too.