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Angel Reese Suspended, Then Held Out With Back Issue as Chicago Sky Rift Widens

Teammates bristled at her roster critique as scrutiny intensified on GM Jeff Pagliocca.

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Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky looks on before a game against the Connecticut Sun at Wintrust Arena on September 3, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky warms up before a game against the Las Vegas Aces at T-Mobile Arena on Sept. 07, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Sky 80-66. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Chicago suspended Angel Reese for the first half against the Aces for “statements detrimental to the team” following her Tribune interview about roster construction.
  • Head coach Tyler Marsh said Reese reported pregame back discomfort, and after consulting medical staff the Sky held her out of the second half to be cautious, with her status uncertain for this week.
  • Reese has accrued eight technical fouls this season, triggering a separate automatic one-game league suspension under WNBA rules.
  • At 10-32 with two games remaining, Chicago sits near the bottom of the standings and is out of playoff contention after a season that nosedived when Reese previously missed time with a back issue.
  • Front Office Sports reported players were unhappy with Reese’s comments and planned to address them, while analysts have questioned front-office decisions under Jeff Pagliocca and floated offseason trade scenarios for Reese, including Dallas, Seattle and Phoenix.