Angel Reese Suspended After 'Detrimental' Remarks

Chicago Sky says she'll sit out one half after she said she may 'have to move in a different direction'
By Newser Editors and Wire Services
Posted Sep 6, 2025 6:30 AM CDT
Chicago Sky Suspends Reese for Half a Game
Angel Reese walks to the bench during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Phoenix Mercury on Aug. 28 in Phoenix.   (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Angel Reese was suspended by the Chicago Sky for the first half of the team's game against Las Vegas on Sunday for comments she made that were "detrimental to the team." The team announced the suspension on Friday, per the AP. Reese already is missing the team's game on Friday night against Indiana due to a mandatory one-game suspension by the WNBA for picking up her eighth technical foul of the season. "The Chicago Sky values the safety, respect, and well-being of every player. We are committed to accountability so our players can stay focused on playing basketball," the team said in a statement. "This matter has been handled and resolved internally, and we are moving forward as a team."

The two-time All-Star voiced her frustrations with the franchise, telling the Chicago Tribune earlier in the week that she "might have to move in a different direction and do what's best for me," if the team doesn't improve its outlook. She walked back those comments after Wednesday's win over Connecticut; she'd already apologized to the team. The Sky are currently 10-30. Reese, who was the No. 7 pick in the WNBA draft last season, is averaging 14.7 points and and a league-best 12.6 rebounds. She has at least one more season on her rookie contract.

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