Overview

• The WNBA issued an automatic one-game suspension for Reese on Sept. 5 against the Fever after her eighth technical foul, which officials labeled an unsportsmanlike “flail.”
• Chicago later announced Reese will sit the first half on Sept. 7 at the Aces for statements the club deemed detrimental, saying the matter was handled internally.
• Head coach Tyler Marsh called the half-game penalty an organizational decision and said discussions were held and the issue is resolved.
• In the interview, Reese pressed for roster upgrades, questioned aspects of the team’s direction, and said she might consider a different path if improvement does not come; she later apologized to teammates and coaches for her wording.
• The Sky are 10-30 and out of playoff contention, while Reese leads the team at 14.7 points and 12.6 rebounds per game with a league-best total of double-doubles.