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Angel Reese Faces Potential Fines After Public Criticism of WNBA Officiating

Pointing to a 17-to-8 free-throw deficit Reese relied on her record rebounding streak to demand consistent foul enforcement across the league

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Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese reacts after a foul call during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Sparks, Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
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Overview

  • Angel Reese publicly criticized referees after the Sky’s 80-75 defeat in Minnesota, declaring she did not care about potential fines for calling out uneven foul calls.
  • The league is weighing fines for Reese’s remarks, highlighting tensions between players and officials over foul-calling consistency.
  • Reese has recorded 16 to 19 rebounds in her last five games, setting a WNBA record for consecutive games with at least 15 boards.
  • Chicago coach Tyler Marsh lamented that the Sky had only eight free-throw attempts despite ranking among the league leaders in shots at the rim.
  • Other WNBA figures including Kelsey Plum and coach Stephanie White have publicly voiced similar frustrations over inconsistent foul administration this season.