WNBA’s Angel Reese Reacts to Atlanta Dream Trade

News Moderator - Tomas KauerApril 8, 20262 Mins read12 Views

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Angel Reese is living the dream.

One day after it was announced that she was being traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream, the WNBA player said she couldn’t be more thrilled about her next chapter.

“Atlanta Dream, what’s up! I really dreamed of this moment,” Angel told E! News in an exclusive interview at the unveiling of her new Victoria’s Secret campaign in New York City on April 7. “I’m just living in my Barbie Dream house. I’m just having so much fun.”

“Life is good, life is great,” the 23-year-old added. “I’m excited for this new journey in this new city and more to come.”

Angel—who goes by the nickname “Bayou Barbie”—also celebrated the trade on Instagram in two separate April 6 posts, which featured photos of her wearing Atlanta gear.

In the first post, the athlete shared a video where she expressed her gratitude for the Chicago Sky fans.

“To the city of Chicago, you showed me real love from day one,” she said in the clip. “Thank you Chicago, always Chi-Town Barbie.”

And in the second post, she made a reference to her nickname by captioning the shots, “ATL BARBIE.”

Angel was drafted by the Chicago Sky as the seventh overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft. And though the pro athlete was only there for two seasons, she certainly made her mark.

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Besides leading the league in 2025 with the most double-doubles, as well as leading her team in points and assists, Angel also held the title of being the only player in WNBA history to average at least 12 rebounds per game for two consecutive seasons, according to ESPN.

But moving to Atlanta isn’t the only adventure that Angel is staying busy with these days. The power forward is also starring in a new campaign for Victoria’s Secret, six months after becoming the first pro athlete-turned-angel to walk their runway.

“They helped me so much, especially for me entering the modeling industry,” Angel told E! News during her April 7 interview. “Being able to have this kind of campaign for my first, I’m really excited.”

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As for what she wants other people to know when it comes to feeling runway-ready?

“Just be who you are,” Angel said. “Look at yourself in the mirror and tell yourself that you’re that girl. And I want you to know, from Angel, that you are that girl or that guy.”