Angel Reese gets emotional discussing Atlanta Dream 'sisterhood'

Angel Reese said joining the Atlanta Dream feels "like a breath of fresh air. " Reese was officially introduced as a member of the Dream on Friday during a press conference that featured Atlanta's 2026 free agency class. As Reese sat on stage among her new teammates — Allisha Gray, Brionna Jones, Jordin Canada, Naz Hillmon and Rhyne Howard — she fought back tears describing the new "sisterhood" that welcomed her.

"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. 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," Reese said on Friday. "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.

" The Dream acquired the two-time WNBA All-Star from the Chicago Sky in exchange for the Dream’s first-round picks in 2027 and 2028. The Dream will also receive the right to swap second-round picks with the Sky in 2028. Reese said she's "grateful" for her time in Chicago, but noted that she ultimately "wanted more.

" "I did experience a lot of great things and enjoy being able to grow within my first two years (in Chicago)," said Reese, who led the league in rebounds per game (12. 6) and double-doubles (23) last season. "But ...