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4w ago

Sky Sit Angel Reese After Half-Game Suspension as Trade Pressure Grows

Chicago cited pregame back discomfort to keep her out of the second half, fueling outside calls to trade the All-Star on a 10-32 team.

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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.
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Sep 3, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) brings the ball up court against the Connecticut Sun during the second half at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Chicago suspended Angel Reese for the first half against Las Vegas for statements deemed detrimental to the team following blunt roster critiques to the Chicago Tribune.
  • Though eligible after halftime, Reese was held out due to pregame back discomfort following consultation with team medical staff, and coach Tyler Marsh said her changing availability affected lineup rhythm.
  • The Sky fell 80-66 to the Aces and sit near the bottom of the WNBA at 10-32 with two games left and no playoff hopes.
  • An anonymous WNBA executive, quoted by Dallas Hoops Journal and reported by Newsweek, urged Reese to demand a trade and criticized Chicago’s operations, as fans on social media rallied with “Free Angel Reese” messages.
  • No trade has been reported, but media outlets have floated possible offseason destinations such as Dallas, Seattle and Phoenix, with Reese’s league-leading rebounding and improved 45.8% shooting boosting her market value.