Angel Reese’s comments on Chicago turns heads
Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream defeated the Chicago Sky 82-75 on Tuesday. The game marked her first regular-season return to Wintrust Arena since Chicago traded her in April.
The 24-year-old forward dominated her former team with 17 points and 17 rebounds. Reese secured her eighth double-double of the season and the 57th of her career during the third quarter.
The performance set a WNBA record for the most double-doubles by a player through 75 career games. Reese also became the first player in the league’s history to collect 957 rebounds over that span.
Chicago selected Reese seventh overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft after she helped the LSU Tigers capture the 2023 NCAA title. She earned an All-Star nod as a rookie and became one of the league’s top rebounders. The 6-foot-3 forward moved on following a dispute over the franchise’s direction.
Angel Reese reflects on Chicago return after Dream victory
After the game, Reese downplayed the emotional weight of facing the franchise that drafted her. Chicago was her home during her first two seasons in the WNBA.
“It’s just another basketball game,” the WNBA star told reporters. “I have a lot of love for Chicago because I did have a great time here.”
“The fans have still embraced me and so many people still have Chicago jerseys of mine and they show a lot of support so I do appreciate the city too and I had two great years here,” she continued. “I did a lot of great things here and I’m still appreciative.”
“It’s just another basketball game.”
―Angel Reese speaks about returning to play in Chicago with the Atlanta Dream, sharing her appreciation for the fans and the city.
The Dream beat the Sky 82-75 tonight. pic.twitter.com/5af3kRoXqE
— Pop Base (@PopBase) June 10, 2026
Her postgame comments turned heads and sparked a range of reactions on X.
“Angel Reese is always bringing that fire, and it’s awesome to see her back in Chicago,” a fan commented.
“Reese was trying to keep the occasion in perspective — showing respect for Chicago while emphasizing that her priority was helping Atlanta win, which they did,” another wrote.
“That’s a real pro mindset … just another game and focus on winning,” a supporter said.
“Credit to her for staying grounded. Rivalry games can get loud, but she’s focusing on competing and moving on,” another posted.
However, some fans felt a lingering competitive tension and countered Reese’s downplayed stance.
“She says ‘just another game,’ but Chicago remembers the last one,” a user wrote.
“Just another game? Nah, that’s sweet revenge,” another added.
Reese’s performance in Chicago as an opponent was another reminder of her impact on both ends of the floor.
With the win, the Dream improved to an 8-3 record and kept their hopes alive of reaching the Commissioner’s Cup final. The team now turns its attention to Thursday’s home game against the New York Liberty.
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