Same court, new chapter: Angel Reese returns to Chicago

On Wednesday, Angel Reese steps back onto Chicago’s floor for a WNBA preseason matchup. This time, it's as a visitor.

Same court, new chapter: Angel Reese returns to Chicago

On Wednesday, Angel Reese steps back onto Chicago’s floor for a WNBA preseason matchup. This time, it's as a visitor.

CHAMBLEE, GA ― On Wednesday, Angel Reese plays in Chicago at Wintrust Arena. For the first time in her career, it won't be in a Sky jersey.

Reese was traded on April 6 to the Atlanta Dream after two seasons with the Sky. Now, three weeks after leaving the Windy City, Reese will return to the place where she faced several challenges in her young career.

The Dream forward did not express any animosity towards the franchise. On Monday, during Atlanta's training camp, Reese was asked if she had anything to prove to her former teammates."No. Just another exciting opportunity for me to be in Chicago. I love my experience in Chicago," Reese said. "It was amazing. Seeing a lot of familiar faces on Wednesday is gonna be good to see."

LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese drives around South Carolina's Laeticia Amihere in the second half at Colonial Life Arena on Feb. 12, 2023.

Purdue's Rickie Woltman dribbles under the net against Maryland's Angel Reese during the fourth quarter of an NCAA women's basketball game on Feb. 25, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette.

Purdue's Nyagoa Gony goes up for a shot against Maryland's Angel Reese during the second quarter of an NCAA women's basketball game on Feb. 25, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette.

Maryland Terrapins head coach Brenda Frese and Angel Reese hug after their game against Northwestern at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 12, 2021.

Iowa's Caitlin Clark and Maryland's Angel Reese react to a call during a Big Ten conference game on Feb. 14, 2022, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Maryland's Angel Reese flexes during an NCAA Big Ten conference game against Caitlin Clark and Iowa on Feb. 14, 2022, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Maryland's Angel Reese celebrates after forcing a turnover against Iowa's Caitlin Clark during a Big Ten game on Feb. 14, 2022, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Maryland's Angel Reese and teammates celebrate after a Big Ten game against Iowa on Feb. 14, 2022, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

1 / 61Angel Reese: WNBA star, LSU national champion, 'Bayou Barbie' and Caitlin Clark rivalLSU Tigers forward Angel Reese drives around South Carolina's Laeticia Amihere in the second half at Colonial Life Arena on Feb. 12, 2023.