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Angel Reese Returns for Sky With 19 Points in Loss to Storm Under Minutes Cap

Chicago is capping her workload to protect her back after nearly three weeks out.

Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky looks on against the Seattle Storm during the second half at Wintrust Arena on August 19, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky shoots a free-throw during the first quarter against the Minnesota Lynx at Wintrust Arena on July 14, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Overview

  • Cleared to play for the first time since July 29, Reese logged 19 points, seven rebounds and four assists in 26 minutes as the Sky fell 94-88 to Seattle.
  • She was limited to roughly 25 minutes and said the restriction "sucks," noting she wants to play without limits.
  • Chicago dropped to 8-26 and remains near the bottom of the standings, with elimination from playoff contention looming.
  • Reese’s first Reebok signature shoe, the Angel Reese 1, is set to launch Sept. 18 with three colorways confirmed.
  • Through the Angel C. Reese Foundation, she recently provided more than 2,000 backpacks to Chicago students and reiterated long-term goals of a WNBA title and Olympic gold.