Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese announced a six-month break from her podcast, Unapologetically Angel, following the team’s Game 7 loss to the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA Finals. Reese stated in a social media post that she would dedicate the offseason to herself, including rest, workouts, personal brand development, and time with her partner, Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. in Florida.
Reese confirmed she would not resume the podcast until the offseason concludes, though she plans to post occasional vlogs on her YouTube channel. Her announcement came days after the Dream’s 68-63 defeat in the decisive Game 7, which capped a seven-game series.
Key season highlights and context
Reese concluded the 2024 regular season with career-high averages of 16.4 points, 12.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.8 steals per game, leading the WNBA in rebounding for the third consecutive year. She earned All-WNBA Second Team, WNBA All-Defensive First Team, and WNBA Defensive Player of the Year honors. The Dream advanced to the playoffs as the No. 4 seed, sweeping the Washington Mystics in the first round before falling to the Valkyries in the semifinals.
During the Finals, Reese logged 33 minutes in Game 7 but recorded eight points on 3-for-7 shooting, alongside 12 rebounds and four turnovers. Over the seven-game series, she committed 27 turnovers, setting a WNBA Finals record. Despite the loss, Reese stated she had "nothing to hang my head about" and framed the defeat as a lesson, calling a championship "delayed, not denied."
Offseason plans and public presence
Reese’s break from the podcast follows a year of frequent public commentary, including discussions about WNBA salaries, critiques of fan behavior, and social media exchanges. Her social media post emphasized seeking "peace" and focusing on personal growth during the hiatus. The WNBA’s next season is scheduled to begin in early May 2025, with the draft in mid-April.