Overview

• Chicago sat Angel Reese for the first half against Las Vegas for what the team called “statements detrimental to the team” after she urged the Sky to “go get great players.”
• Reese reported back discomfort before tipoff, and after consulting medical staff the Sky kept her out for the entire second half as a precaution, with her availability this week uncertain, coach Tyler Marsh said.
• The Sky lost 80-66 to the Aces, marking Chicago’s second consecutive defeat.
• Chicago is 10-32, already eliminated from playoff contention, and Reese previously served an automatic one-game suspension for accumulating eight technical fouls.
• Fan backlash and media speculation have escalated, with reports outlining potential offseason trade destinations such as Dallas, Seattle and Phoenix.