Overview

• Chicago suspended Reese for the first half of Sunday's game against the Aces for what it called statements detrimental to the team.
• The league had already sidelined her for Friday's game under the automatic one-game ban triggered by an eighth technical foul.
• In a Tribune interview, Reese urged Chicago to add “great players,” questioned relying on injured veteran Courtney Vandersloot, and said she could consider leaving if upgrades don't happen.
• Reese apologized to teammates, the Sky said the matter was handled internally, and head coach Tyler Marsh described the discipline as an organizational decision from the top down.
• Chicago has been eliminated from playoff contention at roughly 10–30, while Reese leads the WNBA in rebounds and double-doubles and averages about 14.7 points and 12.6 rebounds.