Angel Reese injury update: Sky star out for season finale vs. Liberty due to back injury
- Angel Reese was ruled out of the Chicago Sky's final regular-season game on September 11 against the New York Liberty due to a back injury.
- Earlier this season, Reese missed multiple games because of the same back problem and served a half-game suspension following critical comments about the team.
- Fans expressed support by holding signs with messages like "Free Angel" and "Free #5," reflecting discontent over her suspension and absence.
- Reese ranked as the top rebounder in the league for a second straight year, posting averages of 14.7 points and 12.6 rebounds per game over 30 matches, and earned her second selection to the All-Star team.
- Despite coach Tyler Marsh affirming Reese has a future in Chicago with the one-word answer "Sure," Reese expressed willingness to reconsider her future if the team does not improve this offseason.
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Sky reveal their Angel Reese ‘direction’ after drama-filled end to season
For now, there is no switch up for Angel Reese in her early WNBA career. When asked Friday about the Sky's relationship with the two-time All-Star as their season came to an end, Sky general manager Jeff Pagliocca said that "until I hear differently, that's the direction we're going to move, is that she's on the roster."
Angel Reese Uses Fan To Accelerate Chicago Sky Exit And Send Clear Message To Team
Angel Reese Chicago Sky If you’ve ever been in a relationship that you knew was headed for a nasty breakup, then you understand how Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky feel right about now. Reese, the seventh pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, established herself as a star for the Sky in her rookie season. But that didn’t lead to team success. Chicago went just 13-27 a year ago, and things somehow got worse this season, with Reese and the Sky posting a 10…
Will Angel Reese play another game for the Chicago Sky — or is a trade request on the horizon?
When Angel Reese walked onto the Wintrust Arena court Thursday for the final time this season, she was greeted — like always — with a resounding cheer. This wasn’t anything new. Since the moment she was selected at No. 7 in the 2024 draft, Reese has driven a new wave of fandom and support to the Chicago Sky. But Thursday’s crowd took on a different tone and tenor. Fans lofted signs that read “Free 5” and “Angel was right” and “Sell the team!” A …

Chicago Sky GM insists star Angel Reese will be on the roster 'until I hear differently'
CHICAGO (AP) — WNBA star Angel Reese will be on the Chicago Sky’s roster “until I hear differently,” general manager Jeff Pagliocca said Friday.
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