Angel Reese talks about WNBA playoffs after leaving Sky

Angel Reese is embracing a new postseason opportunity after leaving the Chicago Sky, with the Atlanta Dream securing a place in the WNBA playoffs. After enduring the disappointment of missing the postseason in Chicago, the forward now has a chance to pursue a championship with her new team.

The Dream’s playoff berth represents a significant milestone for a team that has built momentum throughout the season. The opportunity also gives the young star a chance to compete in meaningful games after spending her previous professional season outside the postseason picture.

Basketball: Unrivaled Rose at Vinyl Chicago Sky Angel Reese — Angel Reese (5) of the Rose takes a moment against the Vinyl during a timeout in the first half of the Unrivaled women’s professional 3v3 basketball league at Wayfair Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

The forward has made it clear that simply reaching the playoffs is not enough. She entered the season with ambitions of competing for a championship, and Atlanta’s progress has brought that goal closer to reality as the regular season approaches its final stretch.

That mindset was evident in her reaction to clinching a playoff spot. Rather than treating the achievement as the finish line, she viewed it as the beginning of a larger challenge, with the Dream needing to maintain their form and prepare for the intensity of postseason basketball.

Former Chicago Sky Star Angel Reese Talks About WNBA Playoffs

Chicago Sky Angel Reese — Angel Reese (5) of the Rose takes a shot against the Vinyl in the first half of the Unrivaled women’s professional 3v3 basketball league at Wayfair Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Reese made her thoughts about the playoffs known recently. This can be seen in a post shared by the Dream’s official Instagram account.

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“Yeah, I mean, obviously it feels good to finally get here because you want to play postseason,” Reese said. “You working your whole offseason to get to where, to get to here. When you’re playing for something, and I want more than just be playing in the playoffs. First round, second round. I want to walk away as a champ. And that’s why I came to Atlanta. So I’m super excited for it. Obviously, we have a lot more games to go until we get there but it’s a good feeling to look forward to something in the postseason and playing with this group.”

Her individual development has also played a major role in Atlanta’s surge. She recently delivered a career-best 31-point performance, demonstrating the offensive growth that has helped make her increasingly influential while giving the Dream another reliable weapon heading into the playoffs.

For the Atlanta forward, the postseason represents an opportunity to turn a promising season into something much bigger. With the Dream officially in the playoff field, Reese can now pursue the championship goal that motivated her move to Atlanta and test herself against the league’s best teams.