The Chicago Sky are in a position where things could be looking a lot different when they are on the clock in the 2026 WNBA Draft. They hold the fifth pick in this year’s draft, so they can add an immediate impactful player for the roster. They have some spots filled despite the upcoming massive free agent class. Let’s take a look at who one outlet has the Sky selecting and why it makes sense.

The Chicago Sky select Flau’jae Johnson in the Sporting News’ latest mock draft

David Suggs of Sporting News wrote a mock draft that had the Sky selecting LSU guard Flau’jae Johnson with the fifth overall pick. Below is what Suggs said about this pick:

“Angel Reese’s progreesion as a passer was a godsend for the Sky, who boasted perhaps women’s basketball’s worst backcourt in 2025. The Sky will get reinforcements in the form of Hohnson, Reese’s old college teammate. Johnson is a dogged defender who will inject much-needed athleticism into a Chicago side bereft of it. Her stock dipped slightly in her senior season. But Johnson remains an alluring prospect. She should be able to feed Reese and Kamilla Cardoso with a healthy portion of entry passes in 2026 and beyond.”

Johnson played 141 games (139 starts) with the LSU Tigers over the course of four years. She averaged 14.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.6 steals, and 0.9 blocks in 29.2 minutes per game. Pairing Johnson with one of her former teammate in Angel Reese would be a massive positive. Johnson’s ability to improve her 3-point shooting each season while being a tough defender makes her an easy selection.

Chicago does not need frontcourt members with Reese and Cordoso still under contract. This isn’t the only time Johnson has been mocked to Chicago either. With a bevy of free agents being available, this would be a good trio to build around and be a core of the Sky roster.

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The Chicago Sky are getting ready for their offseason to begin following the lockout’s end. With two new teams entering the WNBA in the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire, there is an expansion draft taking place. Chicago has a lot of free agents heading into the offseason, but they made sure to keep their players away from the expansion draft. Let’s take a closer look at how they were able to make sure their players will not be selected.

The Chicago Sky made two trades to protect their players from the expansion draft

Chicago made it clear that they want to have the ability to keep their team together. The front office made a pair of trades making sure this is a possibility. They traded away the 2026 second-round pick (pick 26) via the New York Liberty to the Tempo and their own 2026 second-round pick (pick 17) in exchange for the rights that those teams will not select a player from the Sky in the expansion draft. In addition, Portland also sent its own 2026 second-round pick (pick 21).

As part of the WNBA expansion draft, Portland and Toronto can select players from other teams to add to their roster. Teams can protect up to five players, giving the two teams a list of unprotected players. The two teams select which players they want to fill a roster. If a player is an unrestricted free agent, they can still be selected, and the expansion team will have the ability to work a contract and offer a supermax deal with them.

For Chicago, they valued keeping their roster together rather than having to protect five players. Now, they do not need to worry about this as neither team can select a Sky player. Chicago now holds the following picks in the 2026 WNBA Draft after these moves:

• No. 5 overall (first round)
• No. 21 overall (second round)
• No. 32 overall (third round)

Chicago has four players under contract, meaning it will have a lot of decisions to make regarding their roster. However, the front office seems keen to keep as many of them with the team as possible while adding talent with the three remaining draft picks. It will be intriguing to see which players Chicago keeps this offseason to see if it was worth those trades.

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With the WNBA lockout officially over, the 2026 WNBA Draft is getting close. The Chicago Sky holds the fifth pick in April 13’s draft, and can land an immediate impact player. There is a lot of talent in the NCAA Tournament right now, so we can see some of the future faces of the league. Let’s take a closer look at who the Sky land in this outlet’s mock draft.

The Chicago Sky take Kiki Rice in The Athletic’s WNBA mock draft

Sabreena Merchant of The Athletic wrote a 2026 WNBA mock draft. She has the Sky taking UCLA guard Kiki Rice with the fifth pick. Below is what Merchant said about the Sky selecting Rice:

“Perhaps my focus on what Kiki Rice isn’t (a pure point guard) has obscured much of what she does well. The Big Ten tournament was laid bare exactly why Rice is so valuable: she puts pressure on the rim, she’s a willing playmaker and she is genuinely disruptive to opposing ballhandlers. That combination of defense and secondary offensive skills – plus she has good size – should result in a long pro career for Rice. The Sky need a point guard, especially one who knows how to make life easier for bigs, and Rice fits the bill.”

Rice has been having a career season with the Bruins in college basketball as they compete for the NCAA Championship. She is averaging 15.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.5 steals while having a 50.0/37.6/89.8 shooting split. Rice could be a welcome addition to the Chicago backcourt.

There are a significant number of players who are free agents as well, so landing a key rookie will be critical. It will be intriguing to see if the Sky would select her when they are on the clock.

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The careers of Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese will forever be intertwined. It all began in college. 

Reese’s LSU Tigers defeated Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes in the 2023 NCAA Championship game. She taunted Clark late in the contest and ignited a national firestorm that transcended basketball. 

That storyline followed both stars into the pros. Clark went No. 1 overall to the Fever in the 2024 WNBA Draft while Reese landed at No. 7 with the Sky. 

Now the two share the same uniform for Team USA at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The jersey may be the same. The rivalry, however, continues to reach new heights.

WNBA: Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese both in the running for FIBA qualifying MVP

FIBA recently named standout players from each participating nation as candidates for the tournament’s Most Valuable Player Award. The winner will be announced following Team USA’s final group game against Spain on Tuesday. 

FIBA shared the nominees on its official Instagram account with a fitting caption: “Insane level of talent here. Who’s been your San Juan MVP?”

 

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As of writing, the top five vote-getters in the online poll all represent Team USA. Paige Bueckers leads the way, with Clark and Reese sitting close behind in second and third, respectively. Rhyne Howard and Jackie Young round out the top five.

It is no surprise that both Clark and Reese have drawn significant support. Clark has averaged 12.8 points and 6.3 assists across four games. Reese has contributed 7.5 points and a tournament-high 8.0 rebounds per game. Together, they have been key contributors to Team USA’s perfect 4-0 record.

Their rivalry, however, has not stayed dormant. Reese drew criticism for twice choosing not to pass to Clark on defensive rebounds during the Puerto Rico game. Clark, meanwhile, was caught on camera appearing to ignore Reese’s high-five attempt during the Senegal contest, drawing its own wave of fan reaction.

The MVP race adds yet another layer to the ongoing story between two of the WNBA’s most polarizing figures. 

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The Chicago Sky are in a position where they will get a massive star in the 2026 WNBA Draft. With the lockout continuing and a lot of players being free agents, landing a star in the draft is critical. Chicago holds the fifth pick in the first round, so let’s take a deeper dive into who they are mocked to take.

The Chicago Sky select Flau’jae Johnson in ESPN’s WNBA mock draft

ESPN’s Michael Voepel wrote a one-round 2026 WNBA mock draft as we get closer to a potential CBA agreement. In the draft, he has the Sky drafting shooting guard Flau’jae Johnson out of LSU. Below is what he wrote about the pick:

“Johnson’s scoring average is down from last season (13.8 PPG compared with 18.6), but a lot of that has to do with LSU having so much strong guard play and spreading around the offense. One key stat is up this season for Johnson: She is shooting a career-best 43.9% from behind the arc. Her energy and effectiveness on defense are big positives as well.”

Johnson will have at least some chemistry if she is drafted here, as she was teammates with forward Angel Reese at LSU. The only guard under contract currently for Chicago is Hailey Van Lith, so there is certainly a need for backcourt help. With a majority of the WNBA All-Stars from last season already free agents once the lockout officially ends, this is a way to get some outstanding talent under contract.

Johnson has played 138 games in four years with LSU and is averaging 14.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.6 steals, and 0.9 blocks with a 46.5/37.5/74.7 shooting split in 29.3 minutes per game. It would be an intriguing fit for Chicago if they could land Johnson with the fifth pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.

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Angel Reese is currently heating up on and off the court, debuting a new colorway for her signature sneaker.  The WNBA star and Reebok dropped the “Angel Reese 1: Navy Halo” on Friday.

“The Angel Reese 1 ‘Navy Halo’ is built to inspire strength and confidence,” the Chicago Sky star said in an official statement. “The deep blue is strong and effortless—it’s that quiet confidence you carry when you know exactly who you are and what you bring to the game.”

As the name suggests, the AR1 Navy Halo boasts of a moody Vector Navy with a white exterior and accented with Peri Blue. Its release is part of Reebok’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection.

Angel Reese promotes Navy Halo in Australia; expands business portfolio Down Under

Reese continues to work with Reebok in debuting new colorways for AR1 with a visit to Australia. Reebok will be the official footwear partner for Australia’s Women’s National Basketball League in its 2027 season.

The WNBA star is part of a group that has bid for a 10th license in the WNBL. The bid would make her a part-owner of a franchise based in Brisbane.  

After debuting the AR1’s first three colorways in September 2025, Reese dropped various other colorways based on her Maryland roots. Apart from reebok.com, the AR1 Navy Halo can also be purchased at Dick’s Sporting Goods retailers. The retail price is pegged at $130.

 

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On the court, Reese continues to make waves as part of Team USA. She is competing in the FIBA World Cup qualifying tournament in Puerto Rico. Despite the media’s fixation on her rivalry with fellow WNBA star Caitlin Clark, Reese continues to contribute significantly to Team USA. In a recent 91-48 thrashing of Puerto Rico, Reese had another double-double of 10 points and 13 rebounds. 

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Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese is carrying the flag for Team USA at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament. 

The 23-year-old is also putting the Sky on the world stage. Reese is coming off a strong second WNBA season. She averaged 14.7 points, a league-best 12.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game in 2025.

The two-time All-Star will once again serve as the centerpiece for coach Tyler Marsh’s squad, looking to bounce back from a 10-34 campaign. With Team USA already 2-0 in qualifying, Reese is making her presence felt well beyond the WNBA.

WNBA: Angel Reese delivers double-double as Team USA routs Puerto Rico, Sky reacts

Team USA made easy work of Puerto Rico, 91-48, at the Coliseum Jose Miguel Agrelot in San Juan on Thursday. Angel Reese came off the bench and delivered the only double-double of the game. The Sky star posted 10 points and 13 rebounds in 16 minutes, shooting 50 percent from the field while adding one steal and a block.

Team USA shared a graphic of Reese’s impressive stat line on social media.

“Double double on the big stage for Angel,” read Team USA’s statement.

The Sky wasted no time celebrating one of their own, reposting the image on their official Instagram Stories. Chicago had no words, choosing to simply share the post without any caption.

 

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Paige Bueckers led all scorers with 16 points on 7-of-12 shooting. Kelsey Plum added 12 points while Caitlin Clark chipped in eight.

Reese’s performance keeps Team USA rolling toward a strong showing at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin this September. The Americans remain unbeaten through two games in the qualifying tournament.

The outing also extends a strong run of form for Reese. Prior to joining Team USA, she turned in a solid Unrivaled stint with Rose BC.

With Team USA set to face Italy on Saturday, Reese figures to be a key presence in the frontcourt once again.

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Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham has built a reputation for saying exactly what she thinks. She speaks candidly about league matters and everyday frustrations.

The 29-year-old recently emerged as a primary critic of the WNBA’s ongoing collective bargaining negotiations with players. On her podcast, “Show Me Something,” she blasted the league’s approach.

Cunningham criticized the slow pace and lack of progress on player demands, especially revenue sharing. She also made headlines during the 2025 season for criticizing WNBA leadership. Cunningham called Commissioner Cathy Engelbert the “most delusional leader” in league history after comments on the “Caitlin Clark effect.”

“People only know Cathy because of [Clark]…. She’s the most delusional leader our league has seen,” the WNBA star commented on an Instagram post.

Cunningham added that many WNBA officials might be “great business people,” but they “don’t know [expletive] about basketball.”

WNBA star Sophie Cunningham keeps it real, shares airport complaint

While traveling during her recovery from a knee injury this week, Cunningham added another example of her outspoken reputation. On her Instagram story, the Missouri native shared a selfie from inside an airport with a blunt assessment.

“I can’t do bad smells, but this airport smells like ,” Cunningham wrote, clearly unimpressed with her surroundings.

The 6-foot-1 guard did not name the airport. Still, her comment perfectly captured the directness she is known for.

Cunningham has been busy traveling across America throughout the WNBA offseason. She’s emerged as one of the biggest names in the league, and her work has demanded multiple trips outside Indianapolis. The 29-year-old is no stranger to typical airport issues. This is why the fact that she could not help but complain about the smell in one particular airport says a lot.

Cunningham has been one of the most vocal defenders of her teammate, Fever guard Caitlin Clark. On her podcast, she said Clark’s critics were “literally dumb as [expletive]” if they didn’t recognize her as the face of the league.

Cunningham also defended Clark on the court in June during an incident involving Jacy Sheldon and Marina Mabrey of the Connecticut Sun.

Clark played only 13 games last season due to recurring injuries. But one matchup against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky attracted 2.7 million viewers. It was the WNBA’s most-watched game in 25 years. Franchises with smaller arenas moved games to larger venues to accommodate crowds drawn by Clark and the Fever.

“This is what we’ve always wanted as a league, so like, who cares who gets the credit,” Cunningham said on her podcast. “And if you’re smart, (you know) you’re making money off them. … Just be nice. Why can’t people be nice?”

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Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham has become one of the most recognizable faces for WNBA and NBA fans alike. She boosted the Fever’s shooting and toughness since she arrived in Indiana via trade. 

Cunningham helped the Fever get their first-ever 24-win season in franchise history. On top of that, she shot career highs of 43.2% from three and 46.9% from the field. The seven-year veteran also served as the Fever’s enforcer, standing up for her teammates when things got rough.

Prior to joining the Fever, she was a member of the Phoenix Mercury for six seasons. In her career, she is averaging 7.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists.

Sophie Cunningham shares her thoughts on her NBA player comparison

Basketball fans and analysts alike are fond of making comparisons. Whether it be between two different eras, players, teams or even WNBA and NBA players. 

During an NBA broadcast, Indiana Pacers legend Reggie Miller compared Fever star Caitlin Clark to Payton Pritchard. He said that he likened Pritchard’s ball handling and ability to make big shots to Clark’s abilities.

This was met by Clark’s almost poker face look, signifying that she may not have agreed with Miller’s comparison.

Most recently, Cunningham was interviewed by SiriusXM Sports. The 6-foot-1 guard shared her own NBA comparison.

“After that whole Caitlin Clark is Payton Pritchard comparison, who is Sophie Cunningham’s NBA comparison?” they asked. 

“So, if you’re asking Reggie Miller, I don’t know what he would say what my NBA comparison would be,” Cunningham jokingly referenced Miller’s comments about Clark’s NBA counterpart.

“But, I feel like I get, like, a lot of Grayson Allen quite a bit,” she answered. “And I’ll take that. He’s a hell of a shooter, and he’s tough. So say less.”

 

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That’s not a bad comparison for Cunningham, as Grayson Allen is really known to be a tough player. The Phoenix Suns guard is a good shooter and a tough defender, and Cunningham does have a pretty similar style.

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Lisa Leslie is one of the most well-known figures of the WNBA. Along with Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, they are among the most-recognized WNBA players in history.

Leslie is considered to be one of the best female basketball players of all time. The 53-year-old is part of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2015. 

In her career, she won two WNBA championships, three WNBA MVPs and two WNBA Defensive Player of the Year awards. On top of that, she is also an eight-time WNBA All-Star and she has 12 All-WNBA selections.

Leslie is also successful on the international stage. She has led the USA Women’s Basketball team to two FIBA World Cup gold medals and four consecutive Olympic Gold medals.

WNBA Legend Lisa Leslie gives respect to Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese

Clark and Reese are two of the most recognizable players in the WNBA today. Since joining the league in 2024, they have been touted as the new faces of the WNBA. Clark is known for her prolific scoring, while Reese earned a reputation for her tenacity and rebounding.

This time around, the young stars are representing the same team — the United States of America. Clark and Reese are part of Team USA’s lineup for the FIBA Women’s World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournament.

Clark is wearing number 12 for Team USA, while Reese is donning the number 9. Their jersey numbers are reminiscent of two Team USA legends — Diana Taurasi and Leslie. 

On social media, Leslie shared a post highlighting both duos. The WNBA icon added a caption to her Instagram story.

“Got it right @caitlinclark22 and @angel.reese” wrote Leslie. 

 

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The duo of Clark and Reese still has a long way to go. This is the first time for both stars to suit up for the USA’s senior national team. And, compared to Leslie, they have four Olympic golds and two World Cup golds to catch up to. 

Either way, the future of Team USA’s women’s team is in good hands.

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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has returned to competitive play after a grueling eight-month hiatus. The 24-year-old made her Team USA senior debut Wednesday in Puerto Rico. She helped the team kick off its 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament against Senegal.

For Clark, the appearance marks a major professional milestone and the end of a frustrating recovery. Recurring injuries sidelined her after just 13 games in the 2025 WNBA season. A right groin injury on July 15 cut her season short.

After months of intensive rehabilitation, the WNBA star said she has reached a point of physical and mental clarity. However, she was candid about the toll the recovery process took on her.

Caitlin Clark opens up about frustrating 2025 WNBA season and comeback

Reflecting on the disappointment of last season, Clark noted how difficult it was to see her preparation go to waste.

“Probably the part that kind of stunk about it is I felt like I put in so much time and so much energy going into last season,” she said in an interview. “And then obviously I only appeared in about 13 games and some of those, I probably wasn’t as healthy as I probably should have been.”

According to the 6-foot guard, her minor but recurring injuries created a frustrating cycle that drained her body and mind.

“It was these nagging injuries that continued to build up and build up — and dealt with one on top of the other,” she continued. “I think that probably almost played with my mind even more. Knowing I was going to be out for a set period of time, I was always trying to come back, always trying to come back, and then I’d get hurt in another way and then finally, obviously, shutting it down.”

Caitlin Clark leaves no regrets 

Clark spent the offseason working with the Fever’s medical and development staff to regain her health. She said the long rehabilitation period not only helped her rebuild physically but also helped restore confidence in her body. 

“When you’ve dealt with so many little soft tissue injuries, you can get in your head a little bit,” she admitted. “I think, at least past couple months, I’ve really put that behind me and really just feel confident in what I’ve been able to build and where my body’s at. And more than anything, where my game’s at. I know I’ve put in as much time as I can truly can.”

Despite the long layoff, Clark believes she has improved and is ready to make an impact in the World Cup Qualifying Tournament. She will play alongside top WNBA players such as Angel Reese, Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum and Paige Bueckers. They will compete in a five-game slate in Puerto Rico from March 11 to 17.

After Senegal, Team USA will face Puerto Rico on Thursday, Italy on Saturday, New Zealand on Sunday and Spain next Tuesday. With such a packed schedule, Clark’s fitness and stamina will surely be put to the test.

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Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham has spoken candidly about the stalled WNBA collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations with the players. The league and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) have been negotiating for months, exchanging proposals without resolution.

The WNBPA is pushing for a larger slice of the league’s rising revenues. Central to the players’ demands is a significant increase in revenue sharing. Under the current CBA, players earn less than 10% of league revenue, far below the NBA’s 51% split. 

The union’s latest proposal calls for 25% of gross revenue in the first year, rising to an average of 26% over the agreement’s duration. Players are also seeking higher salaries, a bigger team salary cap, team-provided housing, better pension plans, enhanced pregnancy protections and standardized practice facilities.

The WNBA has countered with a more conservative offer. Its proposal would give players over 70% of net revenue — under 15% of gross revenue — with a 2026 $5.75 million salary cap. Maximum salaries would start at $1.3 million and could reach $2 million by 2031. At the same time, average player salaries would rise from $120,000 in 2025 to $540,000 in 2026. 

The league called the union’s revenue demands “unrealistic,” warning they could cause hundreds of millions in losses for team owners.

Sophie Cunningham criticizes WNBA’s approach to new CBA talks

Cunningham has voiced frustration over the WNBA’s approach to stalled CBA negotiations. Speaking on her “Show Me Something” podcast, the WNBA star revealed why players have resisted the league’s latest proposals regarding the new CBA.

“The league actually came back to us last night at like 10 p.m. Nothing happened with the revenue share, and that is the whole thing that we’re fighting for,” the veteran guard said.

“They go and they change our salary cap, but only like half a percentage,” she continued. “Like they give us like $50,000 to $100,000 more dollars… That’s for teams, so it’s like, ‘Oh, well, you’re getting more money there.’ It’s like, no.”

The 29-year-old Missouri native slammed the WNBA for focusing on changes players did not request while ignoring revenue-sharing issues.

“It makes literally no sense… They keep coming back and changing literally like half percentages of things we’re not even asking,” she said. “I think like they won’t even talk about revenue share, but that is our whole fight is revenue share.”

 

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Cunningham expressed frustration that the league seemed more focused on appearing responsive than addressing the players’ most important concerns.

“I’m telling you, they are trying to throw money at anything and everything and change half percentages, saying they moved and saying that they’re listening to us,” the 6-foot-1 guard said.

“Yet our biggest thing they haven’t even touched is revenue share whatsoever. It’s like, revenue share is the main thing that we need you to touch on, and you’re not doing it.”

The WNBA and its players’ union are racing against time to finalize a new deal. The league said a term sheet for a new CBA must be agreed upon by March 10. If no agreement is reached before the deadline, a strike or lockout could occur. This could delay the 2026 season, which is scheduled to start on May 8. 

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Caitlin Clark has captured attention with her standout play for the Indiana Fever and her growing influence off the court. Fans and athletes alike follow her every move, from on-court heroics to off-court appearances that highlight her personality and interests.

Last month, Gatorade teamed up with Clark to promote the return of its popular Rain Berry flavor. In a video ad, Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton surprised the WNBA star by delivering an unexpected gift.

Haliburton presented Clark with a bottle of Rain Berry, a fan-favorite flavor that had been discontinued several years ago. Clark reacted immediately: “Rain Berry! Best Gatorade flavor that’s ever been invented right here.”

After tasting the drink, she added, “Even better than I remember. It’s not even close.”

As part of Gatorade’s teaser campaign, Clark shared a photo on Instagram of the limited-edition Rain Berry bottle featuring her image. Days later, the company released a capsule that included the commemorative bottle and a custom towel. Only 2,200 capsules were produced to honor Clark’s No. 22 jersey, and they sold out in just 22 minutes.

WNBA: Caitlin Clark stars in Gatorade’s new Lower Sugar commercial

On Wednesday, Gatorade announced the nationwide launch of its Lower Sugar lineup, including Clark’s favorite Rain Berry flavor. To mark the occasion, the sports drink brand released a commercial featuring the 24-year-old Fever guard.

In the mostly black-and-white video, Clark grabs her Rain Berry drink, takes a sip, and shows off her basketball moves. The Fever star helped announce Gatorade’s new product by sharing the video on her Instagram stories. 

 

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According to Gatorade, the new Lower Sugar lineup contains 75% less sugar than Gatorade Thirst Quencher. It has no artificial flavors, sweeteners, or colors. Alongside Rain Berry, the collection includes Fruit Punch, Lemonade, and Glacier Cherry.

While the commercial highlights her off-court appeal, the two-time All-Star is preparing for a pivotal return to professional basketball. After recovering from several lower-body injuries, she will return to the court this month.

 Clark is also set to make her senior national team debut with USA Basketball at the FIBA World Cup qualifiers in Puerto Rico from March 11 to 17. Her WNBA return with the Indiana Fever, however, remains uncertain due to stalled collective bargaining negotiations. 

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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has taken the WNBA by storm since her arrival in 2024. Clark averaged 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 8.4 assists in her debut season. On top of that, she was already named a WNBA All-Star as a rookie. 

To top it all off, she was named the WNBA Rookie of the Year. Clark was also included in the MVP race in her first year in the league, which makes her more impressive.

Unfortunately, she had a tumultuous season in 2025. Clark played in only 13 games in 2025 due to multiple recurring injuries. Despite that, she was still named an All-Star for a second consecutive season. 

WNBA Shows Love to Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark

Despite Clark’s disappointing 2025 season, the Fever still won the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup. However, they fell short of the WNBA championship, losing to the Las Vegas Aces in the semifinals. 

Clark has established herself as a basketball legend. She rose to fame during her NCAA career with the Iowa Hawkeyes. In her four-year collegiate career, Clark set the all-time NCAA Division I scoring record among men and women. She scored 3,685 career points, surpassing “Pistol” Pete Maravich’s 3,667 points.

The Fever then celebrated the second anniversary of her achievement in an Instagram post. Indiana shared a picture of young Clark, along with a message. 

“This is who

“Two years ago today, @caitlinclark22 rewrote the record books and broke Pete Maravich’s 54-year-old record to become the @ncaa all-time leading scorer.”

 

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The WNBA could not help but react to the Fever’s statement on their cornerstone superstar. The league’s official Instagram account left a brief comment.

“Baby CC ” reacted the WNBA. 

What captured the attention of the league was the Fever’s decision to use a photo of Clark as a kid. At that time, not too many people predicted that the little girl would go on to revolutionize the sport of women’s basketball altogether.

Clark surely made a mark in basketball history, as Maravich’s record had remained untouched for 54 years. Her college basketball career made her an easy choice to be the top overall pick of the 2024 WNBA draft.

WNBA and Fever fans are excited to see the electric second-year guard back on the court. Once she returns, Clark will push Indiana as they look to win the franchise’s second WNBA championship.

As for Clark, she is focusing on recovery this offseason as she looks to come back strong for her third WNBA season.

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Sophie Cunningham had a great debut season with the Indiana Fever, serving as a key piece for the team. She averaged 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 steals a game and helped them win the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup. 

On top of that, Cunningham had impressive shooting averages, getting career highs of 46.9% from the field and 43.2% from the three.

Cunningham’s addition to the Fever was a much-needed move as she became the enforcer of the team. Ever since her arrival, she has become the squad’s physical protector, especially when opponents try to bully her teammates.

Unfortunately, the seven-year veteran only played 30 games last season after suffering a right knee injury. Connecticut Sun guard Bria Hartley landed on her leg, causing Cunningham to tear her right MCL. 

Cunningham is now getting back into shape as she prepares for the next WNBA season.

In her seven-year WNBA career, Cunningham has faced a lot of criticism. She has carved a role as the physical enforcer who will get into opponents’ faces when they bully her team. Of course, being in that role comes with a lot of talking heads saying a lot of things. 

In a recent episode of her podcast, “Show Me Something,” Cunningham and Co. talked about handling criticism. Their guest, TV personality Carl Radke, shared his struggles about being a people-pleaser. This prompted Cunningham to chime in, saying, “You need to learn how to not care so much.”

WNBA star Sophie Cunningham shares her mindset on criticisms

Cunningham was then asked by her co-host about her trick for handling that situation.

“I work with a sports pysch guy, and that has been literally a night and day difference for me,” she said. “I’ve always had a confidence about me that I can beat my own drum. Like, I know my end goal. I know who I wanna be.”

The Fever guard then shared that many people can get into their own heads, which makes them question themselves.

“I’ve truly mastered — not mastered, but pretty damn close — the past two or three years of like who gives a [expletive],” Cunningham shared. “I literally do not care like people are gonna love me or hate me regardless of what I do. … I just don’t care what other people think of me.”

Cunningham’s co-host then had a follow-up question: “Do you think it’s natural or it’s learned?”

“I think there’s a little bit of natural,” she said. “But I had to relearn how to not care so much. Because I’m someone who is very passionate and fiery.”

She finished by saying, “I love people, I care about people, but I have just really mastered the art of like, I really, I don’t give a [expletive].”

This goes to show how minding one’s own business can go a long way. This outlook will play a pivotal role for Cunningham and the Fever as they look to make a push for the WNBA championship next season.

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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has been on a roll since she arrived in the WNBA. She averaged 19.2 points and 8.4 assists in her debut season en route to becoming the Rookie of the Year. Not only that, but she was also an All-Star and was already part of the WNBA MVP race.

Clark kept her foot on the gas in her second season. Despite being limited by injuries — she played just 13 games — the 6-foot was still named an All-Star for a second consecutive season.

Before taking her talents to the WNBA, Clark was already a sensation in the NCAA. In her freshman year, she already averaged 26.6 points and 7.0 assists per game. Her scoring average never went below 26.6 points per game. 

In her senior year, Clark averaged career highs of 31.6 points and 8.9 assists per game. Clark then broke “Pistol” Pete Maravich’s 54-year-old scoring record of 3,667 points. 

Caitlin Clark praises former Iowa Hawkeyes teammate during the WNBA offseason

Despite breaking multiple NCAA records, Clark failed to win a national championship with Iowa. She came close in her last two years in Iowa. Unfortunately, the Hawkeyes lost to LSU and South Carolina, respectively, in back-to-back national championship games. 

During her collegiate years, Clark was teammates with Kylie Feuerbach. In essence, they were the complete opposite, as Feuerbach was more of a defensive specialist. Clark and Feuerbach were a great duo as she complements the explosive scorer.

On Tuesday, Feuerbach was named to the Big Ten All-Defensive Team following the 2025 season. And, of course, Clark gave praise to her former Iowa teammate in an Instagram story.

Clark shared a post from Iowa’s official Instagram account that congratulated Feuerback on the big news. The Fever star included a personal admission about her on-court partnership with Feuerbach during their Iowa days. 

“Congrats Kyles,” Clark said. “Roomie was doing the defense part for both of us for YEARS.”

 

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Clark conceded that she wasn’t exactly a defensive stalwart during her time with the Hawkeyes. However, she had the privilege of taking a step back on the defense only because Feuerbach had Clark covered on that end. This allowed Clark to focus more on offense, which is clearly where she excels.

Having a defensive-minded player is a perfect teammate for a high-scoring guard such as Clark. In the WNBA, she has Sophie Cunningham. The seven-year veteran joined the Fever in a trade last year. She has become Clark’s enforcer as they both had a memorable campaign in 2025. 

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Indiana Fever stars Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark have a strong bond both on and off the court. The 29-year-old guard joined Indiana in January 2025 through a high-profile trade from the Phoenix Mercury. She immediately emerged as a team leader and top performer.

Known for her toughness on the court, Cunningham consistently protected her teammates and never backed down from physical play. She showed this during the Fever’s matchup against the Connecticut Sun on June 17.

During the third quarter of the game, tensions escalated after Sun guard Jacy Sheldon and Clark exchanged words following a hard foul. Another Connecticut Sun player, Marina Mabrey, then shoved Clark to the floor, drawing boos from the crowd.

Fans believe Cunningham retaliated later in the game by grabbing Sheldon by the head. She brought Sheldon to the ground while the Sun player was attempting a layup. After reviewing the foul on Sheldon, the referees issued a Flagrant-2 foul and ejected Cunningham from the game. 

Since then, Cunningham cemented her role as the Fever’s enforcer. However, a torn MCL cut her season short after 30 games.

WNBA: Sophie Cunningham’s Instagram post sparks playful exchange with Caitlin Clark

Cunningham and Clark have developed a friendship that continues to deepen both on and off the court. They trade playful jabs that show how comfortable they are with each other, and that is evident in their social media interactions.

On Monday, Cunningham posted a lively personal update on Instagram. The 6-foot-1 guard shared a collection of photos highlighting her off-court adventures from the past month. The gallery featured selfies as well as images from parties and outings with friends.

 

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But the post drew extra attention when Clark made a funny comment. “Do u play basketball,” Clark joked, noticing that the glamorous photos included almost no basketball-related activity. Cunningham quickly replied with a witty response.

“do you want me to send you my highlight reel?” challenged Cunningham. 

Cunningham’s comment has drawn the attention of fans. As of writing, the remark has attracted over 1,000 likes on Instagram.

The Missouri native is now an unrestricted free agent following the expiration of her contract with the Fever. She is open to returning to Indiana, but has made it clear she wants the highest possible contract.

Amid the WNBA offseason, Cunningham and Clark continue to playfully interact online, teasing each other. Their interactions also reflect the close bond shared throughout the Fever locker room. However, it remains uncertain whether the two stars will remain with the Indiana Fever for the 2026 season.

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Coming off an incredible WNBA season with the Indiana Fever, Sophie Cunningham talks about unfortunate news off the court.

The seven-year veteran averaged 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1 steal a game in her first season with Indiana. On top of that, she shot career highs of 46.9% from the field and 43.2% from the three.

Despite being the enforcer for Indiana, Cunningham is considered a sharpshooter, as she made 51 threes last year on a 43.2% clip. Unfortunately, her debut season with the Fever was cut short. Cunningham suffered a torn right MCL during their game against the Connecticut Sun. Guard Bria Hartley drove into the paint but fell and stumbled on Cunningham’s right leg.

The 6-foot-1 guard is expected to make a full recovery and bounce back to help Indiana next season.

Sophie Cunningham talks about the unfortunate personal news away from the WNBA

Growing up on a farm in Columbia, Missouri, Cunningham was around many animals. She grew fond of horses and frequently spent her free time with them. 

Unfortunately, the Columbia, Missouri, native shared that she lost one of her oldest horses.

“Fly high to my very first horse, Bea. Best horse ever,” Cunningham said in a series of Instagram stories. “She was about to turn 36! The sweetest, most gentle horse. Sad day.” 

In a recent episode of Cunningham’s Podcast, “Show Me Something,” she talked about her friend and companion.

“My very first horse, her name was Bea. She actually passed away this morning,” she said.

“She was beautiful, and I’m not kidding, she was like the best horse. All of our friends and family met her. I’ve had her since I was like born, I’m 29, and she was 36 years old.”

 

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To anyone who had a pet growing up, it’s definitely tough to watch them grow old and see them pass away. All one can do is honor their memory and keep going. 

And, as Cunningham recovers and gets ready for the next season, she will surely carry Bea’s memory with her.

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Sophie Cunningham earned widespread attention in 2025 as a veteran leader and top performer for the Indiana Fever. The 29-year-old Missouri native joined Indiana in January 2025 through a high-profile trade from the Phoenix Mercury. She quickly became a vital leader for the Fever’s roster.

Cunningham became known as the Fever’s enforcer for protecting the squad and refusing to back down from physical play. She also provided exceptional perimeter shooting, giving her teammates more room to drive.

In her debut season with Indiana, the veteran guard appeared in 30 games. She achieved career-best shooting of 46.9% from the field and 43.2% from three-point range. Cunningham helped the Fever win the 2025 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup and finish with a 24-20 record—the best in franchise history.

However, Cunningham’s season came to an abrupt end after she suffered a tear in her right MCL. The injury, which occurred during a game against the Connecticut Sun in August, sidelined her for the rest of the campaign. Cunningham is now focusing on rehabilitation and physical therapy to prepare for the new WNBA season.

WNBA: Sophie Cunningham Shares Fun Off-Court Moments

On Monday, the 6-foot-1 guard shared a vibrant personal update on Instagram. Cunningham posted a collection of photos showing her off-court adventures last month. Her gallery included a mix of selfies and photos from parties and outings with friends.

“Feb, you were a cutie ,” Cunningham wrote in the caption, which immediately drew fan interactions.

 

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Cunningham’s post drew a lot of attention from fans on social media.

“ beautiful,” one supporter commented.

“Sophie Szn,” declared another.

“My queen of WNBA,” wrote a fan who focused on her status in the league.

“Sophie, hope you stay with the Fever. I will follow you regardless, but you, CC (Clark), and Lexie (Hull) were an amazing trio,” one supporter pleaded.

“Gorgeous and having fun ,” another fan wrote.

“Can’t wait till y’all are back,” posted a user.  

Cunningham is now an unrestricted free agent following the expiration of her contract with the Fever. She recently expressed interest in returning to Indiana, but also made it clear that she wants to maximize her earnings in her next contract.

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Known for her dominance on the court, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark’s latest posts reveal she’s taking on a different challenge away from basketball. Her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, and their friends — Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton and his fiancée, Jade Jones — are into it, too.

The two power couples share a close bond. Clark and Haliburton have formed one of basketball’s most influential friendships. The queen and king of Indiana basketball often analyze each other’s games. They exchange advice on handling defensive pressure and making decisions during critical moments.

Clark’s boyfriend has known Haliburton since their college basketball days. They grew close when McCaffery joined the Pacers’ player development staff. Their friendship eventually led the two athletes developing mutual admiration and shared respect for each other’s careers.

According to ESPN, Clark and Haliburton, with their significant others, frequently enjoy double dates, social outings, and casual gatherings. They also maintain a group chat to stay in touch and strengthen their bond.

WNBA: Fever star Caitlin Clark shares game night with Tyrese Haliburton and their partners

On Monday, Clark shared an Instagram story featuring a hex-tiled board of the popular strategy game Catan. She tagged her boyfriend, along with Haliburton and Jones. The post was quickly shared by both McCaffery and Jones.

For those unfamiliar with the tabletop classic, Catan is a game of discovery, settlement, and trade. Players take on the roles of settlers on a fictional island. They compete to build the most successful colony by constructing roads, settlements, and cities.

Resource management is key, as players collect materials such as lumber, brick, grain, wool and ore. The game’s competitive edge comes from negotiation, as no player can gather every resource alone. Players must trade strategically and use persuasive tactics to gain an advantage over opponents.

The story gives fans a glimpse of Clark’s life off the court and her lighter side beyond basketball. It’s a bit of an unexpected activity for such a sporty girl like her.

It also shows that her competitive spirit remains alive, even on the game board. This is not the first time the WNBA star has appeared in Jones’ posts and stories. The friendship between the two couples is evident through their frequent interactions on social media.

This year is significant for both of Indiana’s high-profile sports couples. Haliburton and Jones are set to marry after the Pacers point guard proposed in July. In a social media post, Jones confirmed that 2026 would be the year she becomes a “wifey.”

Meanwhile, Clark and McCaffery are reaching a milestone in their relationship, celebrating their third anniversary in April. The couple began their relationship in 2023 at the University of Iowa. At the time, they were both student-athletes playing basketball for the Hawkeyes.

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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is much more than a typical basketball player. She became a household name in college by scoring more points than any other player in history. By the time she graduated from the University of Iowa, she had scored 3,951 points. This remains the highest total ever by any player—man or woman—in first division college basketball.

When she started playing professionally for the Indiana Fever in 2024, she was an instant success. The 24-year-old guard broke several rookie records, including most points and most three-pointers made. She was also named WNBA Rookie of the Year after leading the Fever to their first playoff appearance since 2016.

Last year was a mix of big wins and tough luck for the young WNBA sensation. She was named an All-Star for a second consecutive season. However, a series of lower-body injuries restricted her to 13 games while her team reached the semifinals. She last played on July 15, when she injured her right groin. 

 It was the first time in her career that she had to sit out for an extended period for rehabilitation. But even while sidelined, she remained close to her teammates, offering support and cheering them on from the sidelines.

Caitlin Clark sets social media ablaze with sharpshooting workout

On Tuesday, the Fever guard sent fans into a frenzy after a video showcased her famed scoring ability. In the clip posted by the Indiana Fever on X, Clark effortlessly sinks three-point shots after shot during training.

“22 getting buckets … Caitlin Clark went 22-for-25 from beyond the arc after her workout today,” the team wrote in the caption.

22 getting buckets

Caitlin Clark went 22-for-25 from beyond the arc after her workout today pic.twitter.com/ZH79yjuIR9

— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) March 2, 2026

Fans couldn’t contain their excitement and took to social media to praise Clark for her standout performance.

 “The future goat of women’s basketball back on my timeline,” a fan commented.

 “Caitlin ‘The Machine’ Clark. Can’t wait for the new season,” another wrote.

 “Goat is back,” a supporter said.

 “Can’t wait to watch her with Team USA this month,” another commented.

 “Making it rain,” a user wrote.

 “She’s freaking cool!!!!!,” another said.

The latest footage shows Clark back in the team facility and in top form after a lengthy rehabilitation. The two-time All-Star hasn’t lost her touch, and her sharpshooting looks as deadly as ever. Her elite scoring is something Team USA could use in next week’s FIBA qualifiers.

Clark was among those selected to represent USA Basketball in the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Puerto Rico. This international competition will mark her return to the court after being sidelined by injury. 

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Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham is giving fans a glimpse of life beyond the WNBA. The seven-year veteran averaged 7.9 points and 2.8 rebounds per game across her career, spending six seasons with the Phoenix Mercury before joining the Caitlin Clark-led Fever in 2025.

In her first season under coach Stephanie White, Cunningham posted 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game. Unfortunately, her campaign was cut short after she tore her right MCL, limiting her to just 30 games. 

While she has plenty of basketball left in the tank, Cunningham has been busy exploring a new venture away from the hardwood.

WNBA: Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham adds pickleball to her growing list of hobbies

Cunningham has never been shy about her love for sports. This offseason, she picked up a new one. The Indiana Fever guard has joined the pickleball craze, embracing the fastest-growing sport in the country.

The 29-year-old wasted no time getting on the court. She shared the new interest on her Instagram Story from a pickleball court at Life Time at Penn 1 in New York City.

Ever the competitor, Cunningham even left a playful warning for those who would play her. 

“When I retire, it’s over for you children,” she captioned the post.

Pickleball is not the only sport keeping Cunningham busy. The Missouri native recently organized the 1st Annual Sophie Cunningham Golf Classic, an inaugural charity tournament designed to support and recognize high school girls’ athletics. 

On and off the court, she stays active and gives back.

Cunningham has plenty of game left. She figures to be a major contributor to a Fever team with serious title aspirations in the new season. With Caitlin Clark leading the charge and Cunningham providing the toughness and tenacity, Indiana looks poised to go even further in 2026.

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Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese is enjoying the offseason with plenty to be proud of. 

The two-time WNBA All-Star put together a dominant sophomore campaign, averaging 14.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.5 steals per game. 

She led the league in rebounds per game for the second straight year. The former seventh overall pick also became just the third player in WNBA history to average a double-double in her first two seasons. 

Away from the WNBA, Reese is currently competing in Unrivaled for Rose BC. 

While keeping busy on the court, she made sure to support her younger brother Julian Reese, who is carving out his own professional basketball career.

WNBA: Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese shows support for brother Julian’s first career start

Angel is not the only professional baller in the Reese household. Her brother Julian also suits up for the Washington Wizards in the NBA.

The Chicago Sky star had a proud sister moment Monday after her 22-year-old sibling earned his first career start. The Wizards posted a graphic on X announcing the starting lineup against the Houston Rockets, with Julian’s name front and center.

“First NBA start for Juju,” the Wizards wrote on X.

Angel shared the post, along with an emotional reaction. Reese had no words, opting for a holding-back-tears emoji.  

https://t.co/yt73Y5b2Cr

— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) March 2, 2026

Julian logged 28 minutes in the start, posting two points, four rebounds and three steals. Unfortunately, the Wizards fell 123-118 to the visiting Rockets at Capital One Arena.

The moment caps a remarkable rise for the former Maryland standout. After going undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft, Julian signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Toronto Raptors. He then earned a two-way deal with Washington and its G League affiliate, the Capital City Go-Go.

Angel could not hide her pride. With one sibling dominating the WNBA and the other breaking into the NBA, the Reese family is living out a dream that started in their Baltimore driveway.

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Indiana Fever teammates Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham have built one of the most compelling duos in the WNBA. 

Clark spearheaded another strong Fever campaign last season, averaging 16.5 points, 8.8 assists and 5.0 rebounds in 13 games. However, a right groin injury cut her season short. 

Cunningham also made an immediate impact after joining Indiana. She brought the toughness, leadership and enforcer mentality the team was sorely lacking. Her season ended early as well due to a torn MCL that sidelined her after 30 games. 

With both stars working hard during the offseason, they kept fans entertained with some playful online banter.

WNBA: Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark jokes about Sophie Cunningham’s latest Instagram post

Cunningham keeps her followers well updated on social media. This time, she shared a carousel of images giving fans a slice-of-life look at her February.

“Feb, you were a cutie,” she captioned the post.

 

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The photos drew plenty of comments from fans. But one response stood out above the rest.

“Do u play basketball?” Clark wrote, poking fun at the absence of any basketball activity in Cunningham’s snapshots.

To be fair, Cunningham is still working her way back from her surgically repaired knee, making progress each day. The lighthearted exchange speaks to the genuine chemistry the two have built both on and off the court.

The Fever brought Cunningham in specifically to serve as an enforcer for Clark after the 24-year-old faced constant physical attention from defenses. 

With Cunningham watching her back, Clark did what she does best. The former Iowa Hawkeyes star was named an All-Star for a second straight season before her injury. Cunningham held her own as well, contributing 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game across 30 games.

Together, they helped coach Stephanie White guide Indiana to a 24-20 record, a Commissioner’s Cup title and a WNBA semifinals appearance. 

With both players expected back healthy in 2026, the Fever will look to build on that historic finish and take the next step.

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Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham is exploring more ventures outside the WNBA. 

The seven-year veteran appeared in 30 games in her first season with the Caitlin Clark-led Fever. She averaged 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game. 

She helped Indiana improve from a 20-20 record in 2024 to a 24-20 finish in 2025, the best mark in franchise history. 

Her impact went beyond the box score. Cunningham added toughness, heart and grit to a team on the rise, quickly earning a reputation as the Fever’s enforcer. 

Apart from her presence on the court, the 29-year-old likes to make just as big an impact off of it.

WNBA: Fever star invites fans to join first annual Sophie Cunningham Golf Classic

Cunningham always finds ways to connect with her supporters. This time, she invited everyone to bond over a round of golf for a good cause.

The Indiana Fever guard announced details for the 1st Annual Sophie Cunningham Golf Classic, scheduled for April 11-12 at the Margaritaville Lake Resort in Lake of the Ozarks. 

The inaugural charity tournament aims to support and recognize high school girls’ athletics. Sponsorships and team spots are currently available, with registration set at $1,000.

Cunningham kept her pitch simple. “Come hang with me and play some golf,” she wrote on her Instagram Stories.

Golf is a relatively new passion for the Fever enforcer. When she is not on the court, the Missouri native tends to her horses on her mini farm. But she discovered a love for the links after caddying for teammate Caitlin Clark at The Annika pro-am last year. 

That selfless spirit carries over everywhere Cunningham goes. Whether she is competing for the Fever or organizing a charity tournament, she consistently finds ways to lift others while doing what she loves.

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Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham is having a busy WNBA offseason. The seven-year veteran is rehabbing from a torn MCL she suffered last year. Her season was cut short during Indiana’s game against the Connecticut Sun. Guard Bria Hartley went into the paint and stumbled on Cunningham’s leg, causing her to tear her the MCL in her right knee.

The 6-foot-1 guard had a good season for the Fever last year. She averaged 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. Cunningham also shot 46.9% from the field and 43.2% from three, both career highs. She only played 30 games, but was still a big part of Indiana’s WNBA season. The former Missouri Tigers star was a major part of the Fever’s WNBA Commissioner’s Cup title, providing intensity to the squad.

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham gets ready for the new WNBA season

Despite her injury, Cunningham still provided energy from the bench during the Fever’s playoff run. Unfortunately, Indiana couldn’t defeat the Las Vegas Aces in the semifinals. In the offseason, Cunningham made sure to get back in top shape following her season-ending injury. 

The former 2019 13th overall pick shared that she lost 16.5 lbs this offseason. She was previously listed at 165 lbs, but she is now down to 148.5 lbs. As Indiana’s enforcer, fans might think that she will lose her physicality because of this. This is why Cunningham shared that she “need(s) to gain 5 lbs.” before the season starts. 

In an Instagram story, Cunningham shared a photo of her legs beside the pool as she enjoys the offseason. She also needs to take time to relax during the break, as she continues working hard to get in shape.

But, of course, the sharpshooter still needs to get her reps in. In the following Instagram story, she shared another photo of her legs. This time, Cunningham is in her sneakers and on the basketball court. 

Gym Sophie x Sun Sophie

The BEST of both worlds… pic.twitter.com/YAxukGrjbo

— Sophie Cunningham FAN CLUB (@SophieC_FanClub) February 27, 2026

As she is gearing up for her eighth WNBA season, Fever fans are excited to have their enforcer back on the court. Cunningham is not one to walk away from physicality, as evidenced by her claim that women’s basketball is as tough as the men’s. This is why she is a valuable asset to Indiana and a major piece in their quest to win it all.

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With a WNBA lockout looming, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham may be trading the hardwood for the spotlight. The 6-foot-1 veteran is still rehabbing the torn MCL she sustained last season, her first campaign alongside Caitlin Clark in Indiana.

Cunningham made her presence felt immediately. The former Missouri Tigers star helped the Fever post a franchise-best 24-20 record. She was a key piece for coach Stephanie White, averaging 8.6 points and 3.5 rebounds in 30 games before her season ended prematurely.

If a lockout delays her return to the court, Cunningham has already tipped off where fans will likely find her next.

WNBA: Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham teases potential cameo appearance on hit reality show ‘Summer House’

The latest episode of “Show Me Something” with Cunningham and co-host West Wilson revealed that a small-screen debut could be in the cards. 

The 29-year-old is a self-described Bravo and “Summer House” superfan. On the podcast, Cunningham floated the idea of visiting Wilson on set if the 2026 WNBA season gets put on hold.

“Hey, if we don’t have a season, I’m coming up there for a weekend,” Cunningham said at the 9:42 mark of the episode.

Wilson had no objections and suggested her cameo would send shockwaves through the Bravo fanbase.

“Oh yeah, people would lose their minds,” Wilson said.

Meanwhile, the clock is ticking on the WNBA’s labor situation. The league operates under a “status quo” period after the previous CBA expired Jan. 9, without a new deal in place. 

The 2026 season is scheduled to tip off May 8, but that start date is at risk without a resolution. The WNBA set March 10 as a target date for a new agreement to keep the schedule intact. Both sides remain cautiously optimistic a deal gets done. 

With the hardwood potentially on pause, Cunningham is not waiting around. If there is a delay to the start of the season, she already knows exactly where she will be.

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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has taken the WNBA by storm since being the first overall pick in 2024. In her rookie season, she had already been named an All-Star. The top selection of the 2024 WNBA draft averaged 19.2 points and 8.4 assists in her debut season. 

Clark also led the league in assists and was part of the All-WNBA first team in just her first season. The Fever finished the 2024 season with a 20-20 record, their best since 2015. She also led them to their first playoff appearance since 2016.

Unfortunately, Clark only played 13 games in 2025 due to recurring injuries. She averaged 16.5 points and 8.8 assists this past year. However, Clark shot inefficiently with only 36.7% from the field and 27.9% from three.

Caitlin Clark’s stylish Milan Fashion Week with Eileen Gu during the WNBA offseason

Clark is already a world-renowned athlete despite having been in the WNBA for only two years. She has become recognizable for her sheer talent and the impact she has had in the WNBA. 

Because of that, Clark was invited to Prada’s Fall 2026 Show at Milan’s Fashion Week. The official WNBA Instagram account shared her outfit during the event with the caption “Caitlin Clark steps out for Milan Fashion Week ”

During Milan’s Fashion Week, Clark linked up with six-time Olympic Gold Medalist Eileen Gu. The 22-year-old represented China in the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. She shared her photo with Clark in an Instagram story with a caption of “Hi @caitlinclark22.”

The WNBA star then reposted Gu’s story. Clark had no words for the American-born freestyle skier. Instead, the Fever guard used three white emoji hearts as her caption.

Eileen GU & Caitlin Clark at the Prada event in Mulan Italy-#FromAnywhere pic.twitter.com/zKxVPIkb1E

— (@birdology_) February 26, 2026

Gu had a successful 2026 Winter Olympics. The skier won three medals, one silver each for big air and slopestyle, and a gold for halfpipe. The San Francisco native is already extremely successful in her field at such a young age. Gu is the most decorated freestyle skier in the history of the Winter Games. 

As for Clark, her partnership with Prada goes way back. Prada dressed the top overall pick during the 2024 WNBA Draft. 

“It’s the first time Prada’s ever dressed a male or female for [the] WNBA or NBA draft, so pretty cool,” Clark said at that time of her white Prada two-piece set.

Clark is now gearing up for her third season in the WNBA after a disappointing second season. She is looking to be healthier for the Fever this year and lead them to a WNBA championship.

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has never needed a basketball court to command attention. 

The 24-year-old took the WNBA by storm from the moment she arrived, claiming Rookie of the Year honors, leading the league in assists and earning All-Star recognition in her first season. 

Her sophomore campaign showed flashes of even greater things before injuries limited her to just 13 appearances. She still averaged 16.5 points, 8.8 assists and 5.0 rebounds per game. 

Clark’s influence stretches well beyond the hardwood. She has become one of sports’ most recognizable faces, turning heads wherever she goes, even in Europe. 

Fever: Caitlin Clark stuns during Milan Fashion Week, WNBA reacts

Clark was in Italy on Thursday for Prada’s Fall 2026 fashion show during Milan Fashion Week. 

The two-time All-Star looked sharp in a Prada belt with beige pants, a blue-and-white striped cropped polo and a dark gray oversized coat draped over her shoulders. She finished the look with brown suede heels and a small bag.

The WNBA took notice. The league made a statement on Instagram and shared photos of Clark’s stylish arrival.

“Caitlin Clark steps out for Milan Fashion Week,” the caption read.

 

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It was a natural fit for the Iowa native. Clark has maintained a long-standing relationship with the luxury fashion house, dating back to the 2024 WNBA Draft. That night, she wore a custom white Prada two-piece set before being selected No. 1 overall by the Fever. 

She also became the first professional basketball player Prada ever dressed for a draft.

Clark was not alone in the front row. Chinese-American freestyle skier and Olympic champion Eileen Gu joined her at the event, fresh off a decorated run at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. The two were photographed side by side, drawing attention from sports and fashion circles alike.

The WNBA and its players are still working through collective bargaining agreement negotiations. In the meantime, Clark is making the most of her offseason on her own terms.

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Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham is coming off a great WNBA season that was cut short by an injury. She averaged 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 steals per game this year. The seven-year veteran shot career highs of 46.9% from the field and 43.2% from three.

Unfortunately, during their game against the Connecticut Sun, Cunningham injured her right knee. Connecticut guard Bria Hartley stumbled into the paint and landed on Cunningham’s leg, causing her to tear her MCL.

During the offseason, Cunningham focused on recovering and rehabilitating her injured knee. She shared that she lost a lot of weight, now weighing at 148.5lbs, compared to her listed weight of 165lbs. However, Cunningham said that she is looking to gain at least five more pounds before the WNBA season starts.

Sophie Cunningham reveals one truth about the WNBA

Cunningham is known for her role as the Fever’s “enforcer.” She takes care of her teammates when opponents are being too physical. However, people might think that she might lose a step because of her injury and weight loss. It is unlikely that Cunningham will be less of an “enforcer” on the court as she thrives in that role.

People believe that playing in the WNBA, or women’s basketball in general, is less physical than men’s. In an episode of Cunningham’s podcast, “Show Me Something”, they talked about the physicality of women’s basketball.

Their guest, TV personality Carl Radke, shared that he played against former Syracuse forward Keri Laimbeer. He said he would go toe-to-toe with Laimbeer in the paint, and she would beat him.

“Does it take you a second to learn how to like play against the girls?” Cunningham asked.

“I was excited about the opportunity because I know how fundamental and [skillful they are],” Radke answered. “But what I didn’t clock was the toughness and like the physicality of the women.”

“I just assumed it would be a little less physical. It was actually more physical than I ever realized.”

Cunningham listened to this answer with a smile, considering how she is one of the most physical WNBA players today.

“Everyone says that,” she said. “I feel like I have to be more physical so when our practice players come in. They’re like ‘[expletive] we got the [expletive] beat out of us today.'”

She went on to describe how physical it gets during WNBA practices, which translates to games.

.@carlradke is here to tell you: playing basketball with the women is a LOT more physical than you think pic.twitter.com/haGJtj02Hc

— Show Me Something (@ShowMe_Pod) February 25, 2026

This goes to show that no one should underestimate women’s basketball. As for Cunningham, her presence on the court was sorely missed last season. She will definitely add a lot as the Fever aim to win the WNBA title in 2026.

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Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham rarely lets the public in. The 6-foot-1 veteran keeps her personal life behind closed doors, but she recently pulled back the curtain in a candid moment.

Cunningham spent the offseason recovering from a torn MCL that cut her 2025 campaign short. Before the injury, the Missouri product made an immediate impact on a Fever squad led by Caitlin Clark. She averaged 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and shot a career-best 46.9% from the field and 43.2% from three. 

Beyond the numbers, Cunningham brought a toughness and edge that a young, rising Fever roster badly needed. 

Before suiting up for her second season under coach Stephanie White, the veteran guard gave a rare glimpse into her life off the court.

WNBA: Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham reveals juicy details about her dating life

Cunningham is relentless when it comes to her craft. The seven-year veteran pours countless hours into her game and rarely diverts attention from basketball. 

But on Wednesday, the WNBA star made an exception. She joined the “Like A Farmer” podcast hosted by Pat Spinosa and ventured into territory she seldom explores.

The conversation quickly turned to her dating life.

“Okay, so let me get into this, because we were talking about this off-camera. People don’t come up to me. Like, I don’t really go on dates. You know what I mean?” she said. “My life is a mystery to a lot of people. And that’s how I want it to be.”

Oh please, Sophie!!!

IYKYK pic.twitter.com/5Rmg3ZkAoH

— Mew7777 (@justmew7777) February 25, 2026

The Missouri native then shed light on why romance has been elusive. She even delivered the admission with a signature dose of humor.

“I think I just may give off an intimidating vibe… I think that’s maybe the problem. Like, I get along with the guys way more than I get along with the girls. I think I might be a boy. I can’t say that nowadays. I’m kidding! I’m a biological woman!” she quipped.

Cunningham guards her personal life as fiercely as she guards opponents on the court. It was a rare moment of transparency from the Fever guard.

But when the 2026 season tips off, expect the beloved enforcer to be all business once again.

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Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham is mourning the loss of a beloved companion. 

The 29-year-old is currently in the offseason following an impactful debut campaign with one of the WNBA’s most exciting rosters. 

After spending six seasons with the Phoenix Mercury, Cunningham was traded to Indiana ahead of the 2025 season. She thrived in a supporting role alongside Caitlin Clark, averaging 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. However, Cunningham only suited up for 30 games before a season-ending MCL tear cut her year short.

She brought grit and physicality to a Fever team on the rise. But behind the enforcer persona lies a deep compassion for the ones closest to her.

WNBA: Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham grieves the passing of her horse, Bea

Cunningham grew up on a farm in Columbia, Missouri, where a life surrounded by animals shaped who she is today. 

She developed a particular fondness for horses early on, spending free time riding and caring for them. The veteran winger has openly shared those moments with fans on social media over the years.

That bond made Tuesday’s news all the more heartbreaking. Cunningham lost one of her oldest friends in Bea, a companion she treated not as a pet but as family.

The Columbia native paid tribute to her four-legged friend in a series of Instagram stories.

“Fly high to my very first horse, Bea. Best horse ever,” she wrote.

The Fever guard added: “She was about to turn 36! The sweetest, most gentle horse. Sad day.”

For Cunningham, animals and the outdoors have always been more than a pastime. They connect her to her roots and provide peace away from the demands of professional basketball. 

That closeness to nature defined her upbringing and remains a quiet constant throughout her career.

As Cunningham looks ahead to a new season with the Fever, she will carry Bea’s memory close to her heart. 

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Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham has been having an eventful WNBA offseason. The seven-year veteran is coming off an impressive season, during which she helped the Fever win the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup.

Cunningham averaged 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists and a decent 46.9% from the field and 43.2% from three. Indiana finished with a franchise-best 24-20 record. Unfortunately, they failed to win the WNBA Championship, losing to the Las Vegas Aces in the semifinals.

As for Cunningham, she wasn’t able to finish the campaign as she suffered a season-ending torn MCL. The former 2019 second-round pick is expected to make a full recovery.

Despite her injury, Cunningham made sure to help her team in any way she could. She kept the bench energy high, and she also assisted with huddles and game plans during Indiana’s playoff run.

Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham shows off her WNBA offseason activities

Cunningham was spotted over the weekend at the NASCAR Cup Race at Echo Park in Atlanta. She is a brand partner of the American fast food chain Arby’s. The Fever “enforcer” shares her experience with Arby’s via X during the NASCAR Cup Race. 

She was holding a flag that said “Hot girls eat Arby’s.”

I stand on it too…. but extra sauce. pic.twitter.com/ahzAvQERPH

— Sophie Cunningham (@sophaller) February 21, 2026

Cunningham’s move away from the WNBA drew significant attention online.

“LET ‘EM HEAR IT” commented the official account of Arby’s

“Love this! How many tracks have you been to now? When are we going to see you behind the wheel?” a supporter wrote.

“Girl you don’t need the extra sauce you’re saucy enough.” a reaction read.

“If i order it that’s exactly what i do extra sauce!” another said.

“Thanks for the idea. It’s Arby’s for lunch today!” a user shared.

“Well, Arby’s does have the meats! ” said another.

As she is ramping up her return from injury, the sharpshooting guard is staying fit and loose during the offseason. Cunningham will be entering her eighth season, and she is looking to help the Fever win its second championship in franchise history.

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The Indiana Fever have been on a great run the past two WNBA seasons. In 2024, they finished the season with a 20-20 record, their first .500 finish since 2016. The following year, they added the 6-foot-1 forward Sophie Cunningham on a multi-team trade.

In the 2025 season, the Fever finished with a 24-20 record, the best in franchise history. Not only that, but they also won the WNBA Commissioner Cup. Since she arrived in Indiana, Cunningham has been dubbed the Fever’s “enforcer.” This was after she was ejected during a game against the Connecticut Sun for grabbing Jacy Sheldon.

Sophie Cunningham gears up for her return to the Indiana Fever

Cunningham played four years for the University of Missouri. She averaged 17 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3 assists per game for the Tigers. During the 2019 WNBA Draft, Cunningham was drafted with the 13th pick in the second round by the Phoenix Mercury.

Cunningham played in Phoenix for six years, and she averaged 7.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game. Before the 2025 season, the Fever traded for Cunningham to bolster their roster alongside star Caitlin Clark. In 30 games for Indiana, Cunningham had a career-best 46.9% field goal percentage. She also shot 43.2% from three, her career high.

After becoming an integral part of the Fever’s roster, Cunningham suffered a season-ending injury. She tore her right MCL during a game against the Sun when guard Bria Hartley landed on her leg.

As she is recovering from her season-ending knee injury, Cunningham shared that she underwent a major change this offseason. Previously listed at 165 lbs, she revealed that she is now down to 148.5 lbs.

“Need to gain 5lbs,” she said on her Instagram story.

Cunningham lost 16.5 lbs, which is staggering for a professional athlete. As she said, however, she intends to put on at least five pounds before the start of the new WNBA season.

This is a big deal for the defending WNBA Commissioners Cup champions. It shows that their “enforcer” is staying fit and excited to return for the Fever next season. As for Indiana, which lost in the semifinals of last year’s playoffs, they are looking to win it all this year.

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Before joining the Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark built a historic career with the Iowa Hawkeyes. The 24-year-old guard became one of the most unforgettable players in women’s college basketball history.

Clark set the NCAA all-time scoring record with 3,951 points and became one of the sport’s most prolific scorers. She also captured two Naismith Awards, two Wooden Awards and was named Big Ten Player of the Year three times. Her impact both on and off the court cemented her status as one of the most celebrated figures in women’s basketball.

Former Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall played alongside Clark from 2020 to 2024. The two were central to Iowa’s dominant women’s basketball era, with Clark’s scoring paired perfectly with Marshall’s defense and leadership. Their complementary skills created a powerful duo who led Iowa to NCAA Tournament runs and championship game appearances in 2023 and 2024.

Caitlin Clark reacts to big news on social media, congratulates former teammate

Clark and Marshall developed a strong bond during their four years at Iowa. Thus, the WNBA star ensured she didn’t miss celebrating her longtime friend’s milestone.

On Sunday, Marshall announced her engagement to boyfriend Spencer Touro on Instagram. She revealed that they got engaged on Wednesday. 

Marshall wrote, “WE’RE ENGAGED!! So excited for this next chapter of our lives! And we’ve got a new friend to join us for the ride. Thank you so much to @the_jewelers_bench for creating the MOST beautiful ring, it is perfect!”

 

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Predictably, the big news soon popped up on Clark’s feed. The Indiana Fever star joined the celebration in the comments, writing “LETSSSSS RAGEEEE,” followed by “CONGRATS SISTA.”

Instead of chasing a WNBA career like Clark, Marshall focused on academics after college. She earned a master’s degree in occupational therapy at the University of North Carolina. But despite different paths, Clark and Marshall remain inseparable off the court.

Touro, also a former University of Iowa student, majored in sport and recreation. He previously worked as a wellness coach at Pro-Fit Gym and later at College Hill CrossFit. Their shared passion for sports and similar college experiences brought them together.

Touro recently shared on Instagram that he had accepted a job in Indianapolis. Marshall later announced that they would be moving to the city. Interestingly, the move will place them in the same city as Clark, who plays for the Fever. 

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WNBA star Caitlin Clark took to Instagram to honor Team USA men’s hockey’s historic gold medal victory over Canada on Sunday.

The Americans defeated the Canadians 2-1 in overtime at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, snapping a gold medal drought that stretched nearly five decades.

A passionate advocate for American sports, Clark has also thrown her support behind Toronto Maple Leafs center and fellow Nike athlete Auston Matthews.

The two-time All-Star is expected to pursue a roster spot on Team USA women’s basketball for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

When Team USA made history on Sunday, Clark was among the first to celebrate.

Caitlin Clark thrilled for Team USA men’s hockey’s remarkable feat

Clad in Nike gear, Team USA men’s hockey players basked in their monumental victory in a moment that will live forever.

The sporting giant captured the celebration on Instagram, tagging Matthews with the caption: “It only took 46 years for this. @austonmatthews and @teamUSA Hockey win Gold over Canada after a wild Olympic final.”

The photo also carried the words “No Miracles Needed,” which deeply resonated with Clark.

Remarkably, the victory fell on February 22, the same date as the original “Miracle on Ice” 46 years prior.

The Des Moines, Iowa native wasted no time reposting the tribute to her own Instagram story.

 

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Clark tuned in as Team USA and Canada battled to a 1-1 deadlock through three grueling periods, sending the gold medal showdown into sudden-death overtime.

With everything on the line, New Jersey Devils star forward Jack Hughes rose to the occasion.

He buried a decisive goal just minutes into the extra frame. This resulted in one of the most unforgettable moments in USA men’s Olympic hockey history.

The 2-1 triumph snapped a gold medal drought that had stretched across nearly five decades.

Meanwhile, Clark knows a thing or two about making history. Her 2024 rookie campaign was nothing short of extraordinary. She shattered multiple WNBA records and earned Rookie of the Year honors. She carried that momentum into her sophomore season before injuries cut it short.

Through it all, Clark has always made a point to uplift those who deserve their moment in the spotlight. For Team USA men’s hockey, that moment was 46 years in the making.

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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark was baffled by her team’s latest highlight clip on Instagram, and she made it known in the comment section. 

The 24-year-old guard is currently rehabilitating this offseason after an injury-filled sophomore campaign. Clark battled a left quad strain, a left groin injury and a right groin issue that ultimately ended her season. 

In 13 games, she averaged 16.5 points, 8.8 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.6 steals. 

Meanwhile, Clark has stayed active on social media throughout her recovery. The sharpshooter recently gave some honest thoughts on the Fever’s low-quality highlight clip featuring teammate and fellow WNBA All-Star Aliyah Boston.

Caitlin Clark blasts Indiana Fever’s “migraine-inducing” clip of Aliyah Boston, fans react

Clark’s latest social media moment came at the expense of the Fever’s Instagram team. Indiana paid homage to two-time All-Star Boston by sharing her best career blocks in a Fever uniform.

Boston has been dominant for Phantom BC in Unrivaled, leading the league with 24 blocks and averaging 2.0 per game. While the tribute was well-intentioned, the execution was another story.

The video appeared warped and distorted, and it caught Clark’s attention immediately. The Des Moines, Iowa, native did not hold back.

 

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“Now I have a migraine,” Clark wrote in the comment section.

She then doubled down on the struggling clip, adding: “Respectfully, how am I supposed to watch this?”

Even Boston herself could not escape the video’s effects. The 6-foot-5 center responded to Clark with laughing-crying emojis, writing: “Gave me the biggest headache.”

Fans wasted no time siding with Clark.

“I’m asking the same thing,” one fan agreed.

“Thank u for keeping it real lmao,” another wrote.

The wonky clip soon elicited even more hilarious responses on the Fever’s post.

“I’m convinced it’s rage bait,” one user declared. 

“Looks like they had y’all playin on a 20ft goal,” a fan added. 

“Got everyone looking like Wemby,” another chimed in.

Clark’s candid reaction was funny, but it was also very on-brand. The two-time All-Star never misses a chance to bring personality to her posts, reacting authentically to viral moments.

Her unfiltered presence on social media has made her one of the most relatable stars in women’s basketball.

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Iowa Hawkeyes coach Jan Jensen has earned a spot on the 2026 Werner Ladder Naismith Women’s College Coach of the Year watch list. Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark was among the first to react to the announcement.

Before joining the WNBA, Clark became a college basketball star with the Hawkeyes. From 2020 to 2024, Clark led Iowa to two national championship games. She also set the NCAA all-time scoring record with 3,951 points. She became one of college basketball’s most prolific scorers.

Her success came under head coach Lisa Bluder and Jensen, who was an assistant coach at the time. After Clark joined the Indiana Fever in 2024, Bluder retired following 24 years of coaching. Jensen succeeded Bluder as head coach. Clark always credited the Iowa coaching staff for believing in her early on.

Jensen is only in her second season as Iowa’s head coach, but her tenure has already been marked by several significant milestones.

In her first season as head coach, Jensen led the team to a 23-11 record. Although they were eliminated before reaching the championship, the Hawkeyes advanced past the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

The 57-year-old coach has kept Iowa winning in her second season. The Hawkeyes have a 21-5 record following Thursday’s victory over the Purdue Boilermakers. The team is now riding a three-game winning streak after defeating the Washington Huskies, the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Purdue.

Jensen also guided the Hawkeyes to an 11-3 mark in Big Ten play and six wins over AP Top 25 opponents. Ranked No. 13, Iowa is performing strongly this season.

By winning 20-plus games in each of her first two seasons, Jensen set a program milestone. She became the first Iowa women’s basketball coach to achieve this feat. This accomplishment secured her a spot on the 2026 Naismith Women’s College Coach of the Year watch list.

Caitlin Clark reacts to former coach’s milestone with one-word message

On Friday, the Naismith Awards announced via X: “Jensen is in the history books!”

It added: “@goiowa has officially stamped her name in @IowaWBB history as the first head coach to secure over 20 wins in her first two seasons… The future is bright for Jensen, a member of our 2026 Werner Ladder Naismith Women’s College Coach of the Year Watch List!”

Clark immediately reacted to her former coach’s achievement. The 24-year-old WNBA sensation summed up the milestone in one word: “Aura.” The brief but resounding reaction highlighted Clark’s admiration for the coach’s leadership.

Aura https://t.co/bB4kVrZpzA

— Caitlin Clark (@CaitlinClark22) February 19, 2026

With her inclusion in the prestigious watch list, Jensen is officially among this season’s elite head coaches. The list will be narrowed to four before the final winner is announced. The Naismith award honors the most outstanding women’s basketball coach for exceptional on-court success.

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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark gave fans a glimpse of her WNBA offseason getaway. She has been using the break to rest, recharge and spend quality time with friends and teammates.

Clark’s 2025 WNBA sophomore season with the Fever did not go as planned. An array of lower-body injuries limited her to 13 games while her team reached the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs. She last played on July 15, when she suffered a right groin injury. Her recovery was later slowed by an ankle injury on Aug. 7.

Following her shortened, injury-filled season, the 24-year-old guard has worked closely with trainers and medical staff to recover fully. This careful approach is designed to prepare her for a strong return to the Indiana Fever next season.

Fever star Caitlyn Clark shares sun-filled Miami getaway with teammates

Away from basketball, Clark stays active on social media, regularly engaging with fans. She also enjoys relaxing and spending time with her Fever teammates.

On Wednesday, Clark shared two photos on her Instagram stories capturing a sun-filled escape in Miami, Florida. The first photo shows the Fever guard enjoying a boat ride with Aliyah Boston, while the second shows her with Lexie Hull. The 6-foot guard appeared relaxed and happy. The three were all smiling in the photos.

Clark’s latest posts highlighted the close friendships that make the Fever’s locker room such a supportive and tight-knit team. Her camaraderie with teammates has long been a highlight for the Indiana Fever. Clark stayed supportive and involved from the sidelines, even while dealing with injuries. She formed strong bonds with teammates, particularly with Boston and Hull.

The four-year contract of Indiana’s top shooter keeps her with the Fever through 2027. Both the team and its fans are hoping for her full recovery and an exciting comeback when the new WNBA season begins. 

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Going to any Chicago Sky game was something very routine and simple. You checked the schedule, circled a date, and decided closer to game day whether you felt like going. There wasn’t much urgency in any of it.

Most of the time, tickets were there. Prices stayed more or less the same. Even bigger matchups didn’t create that sense of pressure, so you didn’t feel like you had to plan months ahead just to secure a seat.

That’s no longer the case in 2026 — seemingly low prices began skyrocketing, spots that looked affordable a day ago were suddenly out of reach the next morning. There are no official attempts or announcements to explain the shift, but the change keeps escalating and becomes too serious not to pay attention to.

This has nothing to do with the performance or standings. It’s about national attention and how it changes demand in ways that aren’t always obvious unless you actually start paying attention.

Angel Reese is the one getting a lot of that attention. Her visibility has altered how people engage with the Chicago Sky, both locally and beyond.

Who Angel Reese Is and Why She Became So Popular So Fast

To casual fans who don’t follow the WNBA really closely, Angel Reese can feel like a name that appeared out of nowhere all at once. In reality, that popularity is not a lucky break, but the result of momentum and hard work that has been building for years.

Reese joined the league already being recognizable, something only a few players can boast of at the start of their professional careers. During her college years, she managed to become a national figure across mainstream sports media and social platforms. It was not only how she played, but also the way she carried herself. Being confident, expressive, and fully aware of how things work these days drew lots of attention.

Even casual viewers notice Reese’s style on the court, which is physical and emotional. You don’t need to be a basketball expert, knowing defensive schemes or advanced metrics, to feel her presence in a game. Her game stands out because of big rebounds, fast reactions, and high-energy moments, making her play easy to follow and hard not to share.

Outside the arena, she perfectly understands how modern sports attention works. The interviews don’t disappear when the broadcast ends — they spread across social media. Postgame reactions exist on their own, sometimes not even connected to the game itself. Her personality successfully gives media something to talk about between matchups, keeping her — as well as the Sky — in the spotlight.

That combination works pretty well. It brings in people who haven’t bought any WNBA tickets before. Some may come because they recognize her name, others come because, at some point, those moments quietly made them invested. And just like that, they go online to check the tickets. That’s exactly how popularity transforms into demand.

The Changing Profile of a Sky Home Game

Many have noticed that Wintrust Arena feels different this year, and not only because of the scoreboard. Fans arrive earlier, lines form faster, the crowd noise builds sooner, and sustains itself longer. There’s been a clear shift in who’s in the building and what brings them there.

Previously, most visitors were local fans, those who followed the team always and lived close enough to attend from time to time. That core is still there, but it’s now sharing space with a growing number of out-of-town visitors. These are newcomers who discovered the Sky through media hype and decided a single game was sufficient reason to plan a trip around.

And, surprisingly, that change has real-life consequences for ticket pricing. If you have already booked flights or a hotel, the ticket price seems a minor issue, and you don’t really pay attention, right? When such fans compete with locals for the same seats, costs inflate naturally.

The atmosphere perfectly reflects all these shifts: you can now see more cameras, more journalists waiting for some extra moments. The game doesn’t feel routine anymore. It feels like something people don’t want to miss.

Changes like this don’t appear all of a sudden. Not overnight. They build slowly, almost quietly at first. The crowd gets louder. The moments feel bigger. And once more, people start paying attention, they start showing up.

Face Value vs Resale: Where the Gap Is Growing

If you want to get the idea more practically, look at the widening gap between face-value tickets and resale prices. There is no better indication of the increasing demand.

Although official ticket prices still exist within official prices, availability often disappears quickly for high-profile games. And if all spots are gone, fans have to resort to the resale market, where pricing reflects nothing but urgency. For example, the April 29 matchup against the Atlanta Dream lists entry prices starting at $39.70 on Ticketmaster, before fees — a baseline that can shift quickly once resale activity begins, especially closer to the game itself.

On different resale platforms, we can regularly see patterns that would have been rather odd just a few seasons ago. Upper-level seats artificially climb above face value for weekend games or matchups tied to recent media attention. Even lower-bowl sections can double in price when demand surges.

What’s the most surprising about it all is how quickly it happens. Waiting is no longer an option to get a better deal. In fact, you may end up paying even more. When the number of tickets shrinks, sellers have no reason to drop the prices, as there are buyers ready to pay just not to miss the moment.

This shift inevitably changes behavior. Fans who once waited until the last minute now feel pressure to buy early, even if they’re not fully sure yet. Waiting no longer pays off like it used to. Now, some fans plan ahead with savings, while others explore flexible loans for Sky tickets when high-demand matchups push prices beyond their perfectly arranged budget. It’s not something you can decide on the same day; it requires intention and planning.

The Hidden Costs of a “Big Game” Night

The ticket price is only the most obvious expense, and on big nights, the real cost starts expanding long before the game even begins.

Even getting there feels different with all that hustle around. In fact, the closer it gets to start, the tighter everything feels: parking spots get occupied faster, prices surge.

During the game itself, you don’t spend hundreds in one go, no. It just somehow happens. You buy some snacks here, a beer there, and now it’s $20. Then add here the merch table with that “essential” $140 hoodie or shirt you won’t ever wear. It always feels like something you need badly, telling yourself the purchase is justified, but the next day, it’s sitting on the top shelf of your closet.

For families or groups, the math is even worse. Whatever you buy for one person now, multiply it by three or even four people. What was originally considered a spontaneous weeknight outing now requires a bit of planning and budgeting.

How Fans Are Adjusting in 2026

Sky fans decided to adapt to the current market environment. Some now save for specific games, even though they once went whenever they felt like it. If previously they used to spread money across multiple nights, now people have to choose matchups that are really important and spectacular. Typically, these may be rivalry games, televised appearances, or some special weekends with friends.

Other fans may monitor the schedule and secure their spots right away, trying to lock in better prices before hype spikes the cost. Another option local fans practice is to buy memberships or ticket packages. They do make sense if you are planning to visit as many games as possible.

It may be surprising for someone, especially non-fans, but even with ticket prices going up, enthusiasm is the same. What changed is people’s awareness and attitude toward each arena visit. They clearly understand that Sky games operate in a different kind of market now, and adjusting their expectations is the best way to cope with all those changes.

The Price of Becoming Must-See

The Chicago Sky didn’t become more expensive and popular by accident. They only became more visible. Angel Reese’s presence boosted that visibility, but the consequences now reach far beyond any single player. The team has reached a new stage, where attention drives urgency, urgency drives demand, and demand reshapes pricing.

From the fans’ perspective, the experience is still worth the final price. A crowded Wintrust Arena feels even louder and more meaningful than ever. The energy carries through the building, and the moments last long after the game is over.

But attending those moments takes its toll apart from the actual money you pay. Now you have to be more intentional, as planning and timing matter.

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Chicago Sky star Angel Reese has been keeping busy during the WNBA offseason.

The two-time All-Star has multiple endorsement deals going on, including a signature shoe with sportswear brand Reebok. On Friday, the former LSU Tigers star announced that the latest colorway of The Angel Reese 1 will drop on Feb. 13. The Rose Dust colorway of her signature shoe will hit shelves just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Reese has also been spending a lot of time with her rumored NBA boyfriend, Wendell Carter Jr. of the Orlando Magic. On Friday, Reese attended another Magic home game at Kia Center. The Sky star even flexed Carter’s big performance via social media as the Magic defeated the Toronto Raptors, 130-120.

Chicago Sky All-Star Angel Reese debuts new look

Despite Reese’s busy offseason schedule, the 23-year-old has made sure to take care of herself. Reese works out regularly and constantly shares gym selfies on Instagram.

On Saturday, Reese took to social media again to post a handful of photos. This time around, however, the 6-foot-3 forward debuted her new look. Reese is sporting a new hairdo, and she revealed the change in her physical appearance on Saturday night.

 

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This is a significant change from the wavy hairdo Reese sported on Friday for the Magic game. However, this is far from the first time Reese has braided her hair.

Reese is coming off a memorable second season with the Sky. She led the league in rebounding for a second straight season with 12.6 boards per game. The Chicago superstar also averaged 14.7 points on 45.8% shooting, 3.7 assists and 1.5 steals in 31.6 minutes per contest.

Reese’s strong play was not enough to lead the Sky to success, though. They missed the WNBA playoffs for a second straight year, finishing with a 10-34 record, which is tied for last place with the Dallas Wings.

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Angel Reese’s second season with the Chicago Sky was impressive.

The 23-year-old was named an All-Star for a second consecutive year behind averages of 14.7 points on 45.8% shooting, a WNBA-best 12.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.5 steals in 31.6 minutes per contest.

Despite Reese’s strong play, Chicago still finished with a 10-34 record. They ranked last among the 13 WNBA teams, tied with Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings.

It was Reese’s first season with head coach Tyler Marsh. The 38-year-old was named as the Sky’s head coach ahead of the 2025 season. He was the successor of WNBA Hall of Famer Teresa Weatherspoon, who was fired after just one year with the Sky.

Weatherspoon was Reese’s head coach when the latter first entered the league. The two-time WNBA Defensive Player of the Year played a pivotal role in Reese’s development as a rookie. The two form a closed bond during their one season together. So much so that Reese was devastated when she learned about Weatherspoon’s exit.

“I’m heartbroken,” Reese posted on X in September 2024. “I’m literally lost for words knowing what this woman meant to me in such a pivotal point in my life. She was the only person that believed in me. The one that trusted me. Many don’t even know what it’s like to be a black women in sports when nobody believes in you.

“… I’ll never question God why he brings people in my life and takes them away from me in the capacity that I need them but i’ve always believed everyone is in your life for a reason and a season. You were the best reason & season. You didn’t deserve this but I can’t thank you enough. I love you Tspoon.”

Angel Reese reunites with former Chicago Sky coach Teresa Weatherspoon

Reese recently reunited with her former coach. Weatherspoon was Reese’s special guest in the latter’s podcast, “Unapologeitcally Angel.” The latest episode of the show dropped on Friday.

Unapologetically Angel is back with Coach, WNBA Hall of Fame Legend, 5x All-Star, the one & only Teresa Weatherspoon!

Live Now. Season 2, Episode 15. Tap In: https://t.co/e2x5RYVwdm

Tune in to Ep.15 of ‘Unapologetically Angel’ with Angel Reese and Teresa Weatherspoon on… pic.twitter.com/1iDVxzXiJM

— Unapologetically Angel (@angelreeseshow) January 30, 2026

The two had a lengthy conversation that covered a variety of topics, including their time together in Chicago. They could not help but reminisce about better days.

Weatherspoon is currently the head coach of Vinyl Basketball Club in the Unrivaled league. The 60-year-old is coaching Vinly for a second straight season. They are looking to make amends after losing to Rose Basketball Club, Reese’s team, in last season’s inaugural Unrivaled championship.

Reese, however, opted out of the second season of Unrivaled this year. She reportedly wanted to focus on rehabbing her back injury, which forced her to sit out the last four games of the previous WNBA season.

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Chicago Sky star Angel Reese has not publicly revealed who her boyfriend is. However, the two-time WNBA All-Star previously confirmed via social media that she is in a relationship.

Her rumored boyfriend is Orlando Magic big man Wendell Carter Jr. The two have been spotted out in public multiple times. Reese often posts about Carter on Instagram as well.

On Friday, the Sky forward attended another one of Carter’s games in Orlando. The Magic defeated the Toronto Raptors, 130-120, at Kia Center. Carter registered 23 points on 9-of-14 shooting, seven rebounds, three assists, a steal and two three-pointers in 35 minutes of action.

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese flexes rumored boyfriend Wendell Carter Jr. on Instagram

Friday night was far from the first time Reese attended a Magic game. In fact, the 23-year-old was with the team during their recent games in Berlin, Germany, and London, England, as part of the NBA’s Global Games.

Reese was back sitting courtisde on Friday. She took to social media to share a photo of her shoes from the game, with the Kia Center court as her backdrop. Reese also flexed Carter’s big game by sharing the Magic’s appreciation post of the 6-foot-10 center-forward.

Angel Reese caught another Orlando Magic game and went ont a Friday night “date night” after

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— Paolo Songco (@PaoloSongcoNBA) January 31, 2026

Reese also posted a photo from her Friday night “date night” after the game. The former LSU Tigers star, however, did not share a photo of her date. As always, Reese has remained low-key about her relationship. Although it’s not as if she’s keeping it all secret.

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Angel Reese continued her rise in her second season with the Chicago Sky. The 23-year-old firmly established herself as one of the top young stars in the WNBA with averages of 14.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.5 steals in 31.6 minutes per game. Reese clinched the rebounding title for the second straight year, en route to a second consecutive All-Star nod.

Reese, however, missed the final four games of the season. She sustained a back injury toward the latter part of the campaign, forcing her to sit out the tail end of the 2025 season. Despite Reese’s strong play, the Sky still finished with a 10-34 record, tied for last place with Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings.

Sky star Angel Reese makes admission about Unrivaled snub

In an unexpected move during the WNBA offseason, Reese decided to pull out of the second season of the Unrivaled 3-on-3 league. The former LSU Tigers star was one of the biggest draws of the league’s inaugural season in 2025, so her absence this year left more than a few people surprised.

Reese did not provide an official explanation for her career decision outside the WNBA. However, some reports have connected it to her back injury.

On Monday night, the Sky star took to social media to make an admission after some of her Unrivaled highlights resurfaced. Reese could not help but get emotional.

“ugh i kinda miss it ” she posted on X.

ugh i kinda miss it https://t.co/P2lzOrzqzV

— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) January 26, 2026

Unrivaled caught wind of Reese’s post, and the league responded with a five-word statement. “Forever the BIGGEST and BADDEST ” declared Unrivaled.

Reese is expected to be fully healthy for the start of the 2026 WNBA season. The league already announced the schedule for the upcoming campaign, and Reese should take center stage on opening night. Chicago will open its season with a road matchup on May 9. They will face the Portland Fire, one of two new expansion teams in 2026, on May 9.

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Angel Reese is in the midst of a busy offseason after a memorable second year with the Chicago Sky. The 23-year-old was named a WNBA All-Star for the second straight season behind averages of 14.7 points, a league-best 12.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.5 steals in 31.6 minutes per game.

Apart from her other offseason commitments outside basketball, Reese has also been supporting the Orlando Magic over the past couple of months. Reese is rumored to be in a relationship with Magic big man Wendell Carter Jr. The Sky star supported the Magic during their recent tour overseas, attending both of their games in Berlin, Germany, and London, England.

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese has proud big-sister moment on Monday

Reese caught some basketball action again on Monday in Florida, but it was not for a Magic game. Instead, the former LSU Tigers star attended an NBA G League contest to support her brother, Julian Reese.

Julian Reese, 22, went undrafted this past summer but signed with the Los Angeles Lakers for the NBA Summer League. After being released by the Lakers, he signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Toronto Raptors. Since then, he has been suiting up for the Raptors 905 of the G League.

The Raptors 905 faced the Osecola Magic on Monday. Osecola hosted the game at Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, Florida. Angel Reese attended the game to cheer on her younger brother.

The Sky forward posted a photo of Julian Reese on Instagram, along with an emotional message.

“always a proud sister seeing you here” she captioned her post.

Angel Reese supported her brother, Julian Reese, during an NBA G League game on Monday

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— Paolo Songco (@PaoloSongcoNBA) January 27, 2026

Julian Reese, a 6-foot-9 forward who suited up for the Maryland Terrapins in college, logged 21 minutes in the game. He finished with 10 points on 4-of-5 shooting, nine rebounds, an assist, one steal and a block. Raptors 905 lost, though, 112-109.

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The individual matchup between Chicago Sky star Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever is still widely considered the WNBA’s biggest rivalry. There was a shortage of action between the two big-name stars last season, though, with Clark missing a significant part of the season due to injury.

Clark played just 13 games in 2025. She faced off against Reese and the Sky just once out of the five Sky-Fever matchups last season. The former Iowa Hawkeyes star led Indiana to a 93-58 blowout win over Chicago in their season-opener on May 17. Clark was out for their next four meetings, but the Fever still swept the season series, 5-0.

Angel Reese, Chicago Sky face Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever three times in 2026

The WNBA recently released its 2026 season schedule. Unsurprisingly, there was a lot of attention on the Sky-Fever matchups. There was a significant difference in the number of games between the two sides, though. Reese and Clark will face off just three times this coming season, two fewer games than in 2025.

The Sky will host two out of the three games. Interestingly, only one of those matchups will be played at United Center, which has double the capacity (around 20,000) of the Sky’s usual home stadium, Wintrust Arena. Last season, both Sky-Fever matchups in Chicago were upgraded to United Center. For some reason, the team decided not to move one out of the two games this season.

The Aug. 8 matchup between Chicago and Indiana will be played at United Center. The rematch on Aug. 23, however, will take place at Wintrust Arena. It is unclear why the Sky made this decision.

A representative from the Fever issued a statement on the matter at hand.

“We can’t speak to what other teams may do in terms of venue changes,” a Fever spokesperson told Front Office Sports.

Apart from the Sky, a few other teams in the league also decided against moving their home games against the Fever to bigger arenas. This is despite the fact that the Fever generated some of the largest crowds for their games last season — both at home and on the road.

As the Fever’s statement said, however, they have no control over how opposing teams make their decision on game venues. Either way, Clark and Co. will come to town with the intention of securing a road win.

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Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky are looking forward to better things in the upcoming 2026 WNBA season. Despite Reese being named an All-Star for a second consecutive season, the Sky still struggled mightily throughout the campaign. They finished with a 10-34 record, tied with the Dallas Wings for the worst in the league.

Chicago’s biggest rivals, the Indiana Fever, had a much different fate in 2025. Caitlin Clark was limited to just 13 games due to multiple injuries, but the Fever still made it all the way to the semifinals. The Fever fell to the defending champions, the Las Vegas Aces, after a hard-fought five-game series.

Chicago Sky preparing for Angel Reese-Caitlin Clark showdown in 2026

On Wednesday, the WNBA announced the 2026 season schedule. One of the biggest highlights of the announcement centered on Reese and Clark renewing their rivalry in Year 3. The Sky and the Fever face off three times this coming season, which is two fewer than their five matchups in 2025.

The first showdown between Chicago and Indiana will be on June 11. The Fever will host the Commissioner’s Cup game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The next two matchups will be on Aug. 8 and Aug. 23, with the Sky hosting both games in Chicago.

The Sky made a big decision about the Aug. 8 showdown. Reese and Co. play their home games at Wintrust Arena, but the Sky decided to move that particular game to United Center. There is a lot of anticipation surrounding Reese and Clark’s first matchup in Chicago in 2026, and the team has responded by changing the venue. United Center has a capacity of over 20,000 for basketball games, which is double the capacity of Wintrust Arena.

The Sky have just two games scheduled at United Center in 2026. Apart from the Fever game on Aug. 8, Chicago will also host Aja Wilson and the Aces at United Center on June 28.

The Fever swept the season series against Chicago last season, 5-0. Reese and the rest of the Sky are eager to get some revenge.

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Chicago Sky power forward Angel Reese gave a somber response to the fatal incident that occurred in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Saturday.

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Per the Associated Press, Alex Jeffrey Pretti, 37, was shot and killed by a federal immigration officer, prompting immediate protests.

Via the AP:

“The officer who shot Pretti is an eight-year Border Patrol veteran, federal officials said.

“The Minnesota National Guard has been activated by Gov. Tim Walz and is assisting local police amid growing protests. Guard troops are going to both the shooting site and a federal building where officials have squared off with protesters daily.”

The incident on Saturday sparked more outrage in Minneapolis. Earlier this month, 37-year-old Renee Good was killed after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed her in a vehicle.

On her X account, Reese posted a four-word message, saying she was praying for the United States.

“Praying for our country,” she posted.

Praying for our country

— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) January 24, 2026

Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese wanted to stay positive in 2024

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Reese has been outspoken about events outside of sports in the past. She criticized the country for voting President Donald Trump into office after the 2024 election.

“I’m so disappointed in America….Some of you just couldn’t selfishly put your pride aside huh??!?!?” she posted on X.

In a later post, she hoped to stay positive about the future of the country.

“God is the best author and the best finisher. I’m just going to pray on this & think positive,” she wrote.

On Saturday, it’s hard to think things are going in a positive direction domestically in the US, no matter what side of the political spectrum the reader might be.

Reese is set to enter her third year in the WNBA during the 2026 season. The Sky finished tied for the worst record in the league (10-34) with the Dallas Wings in 2025.

Reese led the team in points, averaging 14.7 points per game to go along with 12.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists.

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Angel Reese and Caleb Williams are two of the biggest names in Chicago sports today. Reese is coming off another All-Star season with the Chicago Sky in her second WNBA season after leading the league in rebounds with 12.6 boards per game.

Williams, on the other hand, led the charge for the Chicago Bears in what turned out to be a memorable 2025 campaign. The Bears clinched the NFC North title for the first time since 2018 after finishing the regular season with an 11-6 record. Williams and Co. defeated their bitter rivals, the Green Bay Packers, in the wild card round of the NFL playoffs. However, they came up short in the divisional round against the Los Angeles Rams, 20-17.

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese leaves comment on Caleb Williams’ post

Williams had another big year for the Bears in his second NFL season. He played all 17 games in the regular season, registering 330-of-568 completed passes (58.1%) for 3,942 yards, 27 touchdowns and seven interceptions. The No. 1 overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft also added 388 yards on the ground and three rushing touchdowns on 77 carries.

On Tuesday, Williams took to social media to send a parting message for the 2025 season. He also shared some of his favorite photos from Year 2.

“Through ups n downs, from holidays n disasters, to love n hate. Sometimes you fall, sometimes you get knocked down. First, “GOOD”! Second, get up. Third, prepare. Lastly, go again on the road to glory. -ICE,” Williams posted on Instagram.

 

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Williams’ post drew a lot of attention on social media. Reese was one of the fans who jumped on Williams’ comments section. The Sky star responded with a strong statement on the 24-year-old quarterback.

“one of them onesssss,” Reese wrote.

Reese’s comment turned heads. It emerged as one of the most liked comments on Williams’ post. As of writing, Reese’s four-word remark has already amassed over a thousand likes.

Williams is clearly already looking forward to the 2026 season. The same is the case for Reese, who is hoping to bounce back after failing to lead the Sky to the playoffs for the second straight season. Reese is hoping for a much more successful run in Year 3.

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Angel Reese is coming off an impressive second season with the Chicago Sky. The 23-year-old averaged 14.7 points on 45,8% shooting, a WNBA-best 12.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.5 steals in 31.6 minutes per contest. This reulted in the league naming her an All-Star for a second consecutive season.

Reese wasn’t able to lead the Sky to success, though. Despite the 6-foot-3 forward’s strong play, Chicago still finished with a 10-34 record. They tied Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings for the worst record in the entire WNBA. The Sky missed the playoffs for a second straight year.

Reese has been keeping busy amid the WNBA offseason. On Tuesday, the former LSU Tigers star’s latest career move was announced.

Angel Reese to co-star in first Netflix series

Reese recently made her film acting debut for the Netflix political thriller “A House of Dynamite,” alongside Idris Elba. The Sky forward will now co-star in her first Netflix series. It was announced on Tuesday that Reese will join the cast of “The Hunting Wives” for its second season.

“Bayou Barbie Chi Barbie Trainer Barbie. Angel Reese will co-star in The Hunting Wives Season 2!” the announcement read.

 

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The WNBA caught wind of the post and reacted with a two-word statement on Reese’s career move.

“We’re ready ” the league commented.

Much like the rest of Reese’s supporters, the WNBA is also looking forward to her small-screen debut.

“The Hunting Wives” was one of the biggest hits on Netflix last summer. The streaming platform renewed the series for a second season. It brought in a handful of new characters for Season 2, including Reese, who will play a role described as “Trainer Barbie.”

The series is about a woman who moves to a small Texas town and becomes involved with a mysterious group of wealthy women known as “Hunting Wives.” Reese will co-star alongside Brittany Snow and Malin Akerman, to name a few.

Netflix has not officially announced the release date of the series’ second season. However, the expectation is a late 2025 or early 2026 release.

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Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark faced off just once during the 2025 WNBA season. The Chicago Sky and the Indiana Fever played five games against each other, but Clark was available for just one of those contests. The former Rookie of the Year was limited to 13 games in 2025 due to multiple injuries. The Fever shut her down for the second half of the campaign due to a lingering right groin injury.

Reese, on the other hand, had another big year for the Sky. She led the league in rebounds for a second straight year (12.6), along with 14.7 points on 45.8% shooting, 3.7 assists and 1.5 steals in 31.6 minutes per game.

WNBA announces Angel Reese-Caitlin Clark Matchup for 2025 season

The WNBA made an important announcement on Wednesday. At the moment, the league is still negotiating a new Collective Bargaining Agreement with the players’ union. There has been a lot of back-and-forth between both sides as they fall apart over key issues in the new CBA, including players’ salaries and profit sharing.

However, despite extended talks between the WNBA and the union, the league still announced the 2026 season schedule. This is on the assumption that both parties will soon reach an agreement and that there will be no lockout.

The schedule announcement included the three matchups between the Sky and the Fever. Reese and Clark have the most attention-grabbing rivalry in the WNBA today, and fans now know the exact dates they will meet this coming season.

Chicago and Indiana will take the court on the following dates:

• June 11 @ Indiana (Commissioner’s Cup)
• Aug. 8 @ Chicago
• Aug. 23 @ Chicago

The Sky and the Fever can potentially play each other more than three times in the 2026 season, depending on how the Commissioner’s Cup tournament and the WNBA playoffs shape up.

At this point, there’s less than five months left before Reese and Clark face off on the court again.

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Chicago Sky star Angel Reese has been keeping herself busy amid the WNBA offseason. The two-time All-Star is coming off an impressive second season with the Sky, averaging 14.7 points on 45.8% shooting, a WNBA-best 12.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.5 steals in 30 games played in 2025. Despite Reese’s strong play, however, the Sky still finished with a 10-34 record. They tied the Dallas Wings for the worst record in the league as Chicago missed the playoffs for the second straight year.

Now that the WNBA offseason is in full swing, Reese has been preoccupied with her off-court activities. This includes her “Unapologetically Angel” podcast and her multiple endorsement deals.

Reese has also been spending some quality time with her rumored boyfriend, Orlando Magic big man Wendell Carter Jr.

Chicago Sky Star Angel Reese Draws Attention Outside the U.S.

Reese has not officially confirmed her relationship with Carter. The 22-year-old, however, has provided numerous obvious hints over the past several months.

Reese recently left the United States to attend a couple of Magic games overseas. As part of the NBA’s 2026 Global Games program, Orlando played the Memphis Grizzlies in Berlin on Thursday.

Reese took center stage in the NBA’s post as she arrived at Uber Arena for the game.

“@angelreese5 courtside for the NBA Berlin Game 2026 presented by Tissot • live on Prime!” the league posted on Instagram.

 

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Reese’s appearance turned heads on social media as fans shared their reaction to the Sky star’s high-fashion ensemble.

“So tea” commented WNBA legend Lisa Leslie.

“Looking great. ” a reaction read.

“BOSSLADY ” another said.

“Omg! She looks so fire! Love that coat as well” a supporter wrote.

“Magic fans love how much she supports!” a user posted.

“Our good luck charm,” said another.

The Magic secured a 118-111 win over the Grizzlies in Berlin. Carter logged nine points, six rebounds, three assists and a block in 29 minutes of action.

Orlando has one more international game before heading back to the United States. They will play the Grizzlies again in London on Sunday. Reese has already posted a few photos from the English capital, and she will likely be in attendance for the Magic-Grizzlies game again at O2 Arena.

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The Chicago Sky and star forward Angel Reese have had a bit of a rocky relationship since she was drafted. The two-time All-Star was the seventh pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft and joined the team as one of the most popular players. However, the relationship between player and franchise has been tumultuous to say the least. Let’s take a closer look at how Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky are feeling heading into the 2026 WNBA season.

The Chicago Sky and Angel Reese are looking to rebuild their relationship

While at Team USA’s training camp at Duke on Friday, Angel Reese gave a bit of an update about her WNBA future with the Chicago Sky.

“I’m under contract, so yes, I plan on returning to the Sky. (I’m) continuing to talk to (coach) Tyler (Marsh) and building that relationship with (general manager) Jeff (Pagliocca) and Tyler.”

Reese would struggle in her sophomore season compared to what she did as a rookie. She averaged 14.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.5 steals, and 0.7 blocks in 31.6 minutes per game. However, the shooting numbers failed to improve to numbers that are expected, as she posted a 45.8/18.2/75.6 shooting split as well.

Reese is one of four players who are under contract for next season at this point. However, the relationship between her and the team seemed to be at a turning point after some issues. In September, she publicly expressed her dissatisfaction with how the Chicago Sky has been. She cited the team being bereft of talent to be competitive and not having enough to attract significant free agents. She would apologize for the comments that hurt her teammates. As a result, the franchise would suspend her for half of a game for conduct detrimental to the team.

After the suspension, Reese would not play again and was listed with a back injury. She would reveal on Friday that she was “recovered at the end of the season, I was all good.” Reese has wanted to play with talented teammates and compete for championships. While the team has not gotten to that point, she appears willing to help them get to that point. It will be interesting to see if Reese and the Sky could repair this relationship or if it is too fractured to be fixed.

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The Chicago Sky have hired a new defensive assistant coach to join Tyler Marsh’s staff as the organization works to reshape its direction and respond to Angel Reese’s frustrations. Reese, one of the league’s brightest young players, has not held back in her criticism of the team’s recent choices. Following a second straight year without a playoff berth, the 23-year-old voiced her disappointment over the franchise’s limited effort to build a stronger, more competitive roster.

The organization took a hard stance on Reese’s criticism, handing her a half-game suspension near the end of the season. When she later skipped her exit interview, it added even more uncertainty to her future, sparking talk that she might explore other options if the Sky do not take clear steps toward building a more competitive roster.

Join us in welcoming Coach Trammell to the Sky coaching staff as our new assistant coach!

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— Chicago Sky (@chicagosky) November 24, 2025

While the move does not deliver the star teammate Reese likely wants, the Sky did bring in Latricia Trammell as an assistant. Trammell arrives with eight years of coaching experience, including a two-season run as the Dallas Wings’ head coach from 2023 to 2024.

In her first season leading the Wings in 2023, Trammell guided Dallas to 22 wins, the franchise’s highest total since relocating in 2016.

Angel Reese with the Sky

Even with her defensive pedigree, Trammell guided a Dallas team that consistently produced on offense. During the 2023 season, the Wings climbed to third in points per game and third in offensive rating, proving she can shape an efficient attack while still anchoring a sturdy defense.

Trammell’s arrival might give Reese a reason to feel encouraged, but her earlier remarks make it clear that one hire will not be enough. Reese wants the Sky to build a roster capable of competing at the top of the league, and she will keep pushing for additional upgrades before she fully buys in.

“I’m not settling for the same s— we did this year. We have to get good players. We have to get great players. That’s a non-negotiable for me,” Reese said in a previous interview.

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Chicago Sky star Angel Reese just completed her second season in the WNBA as questions linger about the future of the team this season. Despite the struggles the team had, Reese had another good year and she will be facing another busy offseason ahead.

That includes making some history early on this offseason.

Angel Reese to walk the runway in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

On Thursday, Reese took to social media to reveal she will be the first pro athlete to walk the runway in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show this October. Reese shared images of her stunning in lingerie that she will model during the show on October 15th.

The 23-year-old also announced a global partnership with the iconic brand. The two will work on collaborations moving forward.

The FIRST professional athlete hitting the runway! See you October 15th in NYC @VictoriasSecret pic.twitter.com/xDZIRl0ijB

— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) October 9, 2025

The show was revived in 2023 and will air its third addition since then on October 15th in New York City. KAROL G, Madison Beer, Missy Elliott and TWICE will headline the show as performers.

Angel Reese has expressed interest in modeling before

While Reese still has a lot of basketball left in her career, she isn’t shy from sharing future plans. That includes showing an interest in modeling.

And she’s racked up another endorsement deal in the process as The Athletic points out:

Reese, who has previously said she would love to model in addition to her athletic endeavors, announced her intent to enter the WNBA Draft with a Vogue photo shoot. She made headlines when she attended the 2024 Met Gala, then played in a Sky preseason game 24 hours later. She returned to the Met Gala in 2025, this time as a member of the host committee.

Juicy and Victoria’s Secret join a growing list of brands connected to the 2024 WNBA Draft’s No. 7 pick. Brands Reese has deals and collaborations with include: Reebok, Barbie, Topps, Beats by Dre, Tampax, Amazon, and PlayStation. In September, Reese joined co-founders Alex Morgan, Sue Bird, Simone Manuel, and Chloe Kim as members of the ownership group of the women’s sports media and content company TOGETHXR.

Reese continues to get involved in endeavors outside of basketball with this just being the latest case.

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Angel Reese believes the front office let the Chicago Sky down this season. She has a demand before her third season in the WNBA.

The Sky have had a lackluster season, sitting at bottom place in the Eastern Conference with a 9-30 record. Only the Dallas Wings have a worse record, but that’s because they’ve played two more games than Chicago.

Per Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune, Reese voiced her displeasure with the roster the front office put together in the offseason, accusing general manager Jeff Pagliocca of settling.

A non-negotiable for Angel Reese

“I’m not settling for the same (expletive) we did this year,” Reese said. “We have to get good players. We have to get great players. That’s a non-negotiable for me.

“I’m willing and wanting to play with the best. And however I can help to get the best here, that’s what I’m going to do this offseason. So it’s going to be very, very important this offseason to make sure we attract the best of the best because we can’t settle for what we have this year.”

The Chicago Sky’s plans did not work out in 2025

The Sky added veteran point guard Courtney Vandersloot and traded for two-time All-Star Ariel Atkins in the offseason. Vanersloot suffered a season-ending ACL injury in June. Reese has missed time this season with a back injury.

The injuries and limitations of a young team learning first-year head coach Tyler Marsh’s system have led to a poor product on the court. The record is an embarrassment to Reese, who has won a national championship at LSU and won a championship with Rose BC in the United league this year.

The Sky look like a team that is far away from being a contender despite Reese’s promising stats. She’s averaging 14.6 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game.

Reese doesn’t think Vandersloot, 36, will be the same player after her ACL injury. She wants someone younger to replace Vandersloot. She also wants the team to compete harder, like the Golden State Valkyries.

Reese threatened to go elsewhere

Reese suggested she’d leave Chicago if the team didn’t fill out the roster properly.

“I am very vocal about what we need and what I want,” Reese said. “I’d like to be here for my career, but if things don’t pan out, obviously I might have to move in a different direction and do what’s best for me. But while I am here, I’m going to try to stay open-minded about what I have here and maximize that as much as I can.”

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Despite a rough start to the season filled with setbacks and major adjustments, the Chicago Sky are taking steps forward as a team.

With the All-Star break approaching, the Sky are currently 6-13, 10th in the WNBA standings out of 13 teams. Being led by a first-time head coach, Tyler Marsh, has presented its fair share of challenges in ensuring the pieces jell in a way that maximizes one of the young core pieces, Angel Reese.

Social Media backlash

Angel Reese faced major online criticism after a rough start to the season. As the critics were out in full force, they used the term “Mebounds” to describe and make fun of her rebounding style.

Reese’s early-season woes gave the critics credence. In the first seven games, Reese averaged 9.1 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 2.5 assists to 3.7 turnovers, shooting inefficiently at 30.8% from the floor and 70% from the free-throw line on 4.2 per game while having a 22.1% usage rate.

In the postgame presser, Ariel Atkins addressed the unnecessary criticism Reese receives outside of basketball.

"This is a 23-year-old kid who handles herself with grace. Her crown is heavy."

Ariel Atkins had Angel Reese's back in the postgame media Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/D7ZuibFCJH

— espnW (@espnW) June 11, 2025

Founding rhythm in Tyler Marsh’s system

Instead of giving in to the critics, Angel Reese has blocked the noise, regained her confidence, and found her rhythm in Tyler Marsh’s system after a rough start to the season.

Here’s Angel Reese taking accountability on her early-season woes.

“I struggled in the first 8, 9 games…obviously it happens and I was very hard on myself…tough conversations with people who kept it real with me…I’m being a point guard, a four, a five…and guarding all five positions too. I trust my work…I have read conversations with Lisa, I talk to Spoon every single day.”

While getting acclimated in a new system with a new coach and early adjustments were needed, Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese has been playing her best basketball of the 2025 WNBA season in the recent stretch of games.

Over her last 12 games, Reese is averaging 15.6 points, 13.1 rebounds, 4.5 assists to 3.5 turnovers, and 1.5 steals per game while shooting 48.1% from the floor and 82.8% from the free-throw line on 5.3 attempts per game.

This includes her first career triple-double in a win over the Connecticut Suns and her best performance of the season —posting a stat-line of 24 points (on 10/19 shooting from the floor), 16 rebounds, seven assists, and three stocks, in a win over the Los Angeles Sparks.

Additionally, Marsh dove deeper into Reese’s impact on the team, seamlessly stepping into her role.

“Angel was incredible tonight. Obviously missing KC, she had to do a little bit more. You can’t say enough. It’s little things she does as well that don’t get the notice,” said Marsh.”She’s found a way which speaks to her maturity growing into this position and system.”

How Angel Reese is being unlocked

Tyler Marsh has made it an emphasis to unlock Angel Reese’s game by expanding her offensive skillset and placing more responsibility

Here’s how Marsh’s system is elevating Reese’s growth and development:

More focus on Versatility: Marsh is pushing Reese to expand her offensive game by taking more mid-range shots, extending her range to the 3-point line, improving catch-and-shoot, and creating more off the dribble.

Developing as a Facilitator: Since Courtney Vandersloot unfortunately went down with a season-ending torn ACL.

Marsh has utilized Reese more as a point forward, allowing her to initiate offense and be more of a facilitator. By operating from the high post, elbow, and on the perimeter, she has created more opportunities for both herself and her teammates.

Playing with Space & Pace: The most significant scheme shifts and what Marsh’s system aims to be—creating spacing on the court, which allows Reese to drive and operate both in the post and on the perimeter, which allows her to create for both herself and her teammates.

ANGEL REESE TODAY

• 24 POINTS
• 16 REBOUNDS
• 7 ASSISTS
• 2 BLOCKS
• 10/19 FG

pic.twitter.com/B884oFilvQ

— Women’s Hoops Network (@WomensHoops_USA) June 30, 2025

Making History

She’s got next

Angel Reese is your #NBA2K26 WNBA Edition Cover Athlete!

Pre-order NBA 2K26 now! pic.twitter.com/TdwIapG1xU

— NBA 2K (@NBA2K) July 9, 2025

Spinning back to blocking out the noise and having the mental fortitude to overcome the harshness of social media and early-season woes in a new system with a new coach is a special trait in itself.

Perfect example, instead of being affected by the “Mebounds” term, Reese embraced the online criticism and turned it into a trademark for her brand.

Through this recent stretch, Reese made history by recording six consecutive games of 15+ rebounds, surpassing her previous record of five straight games with 15+ rebounds.

Reese also joined A’ja Wilson, Jonquel Jones, and Lisa Leslie as the only players to post three consecutive games with at least 15 points and 15 rebounds. All are MVP winners.

Seeing Reese facing all the adversity and criticism head-on and overcoming it by being rewarded with officially being an All-Star for the second consecutive season shows the testament of her character

Now, to cap it off with being on the cover NBA2K26 for the WNBA Edition and launching her first signature shoe—the Angel Reese 1s. Like or Dislike Angel Reese, you can’t deny her work ethic.

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Angel Reese let her emotions boil over toward the end of the Chicago Sky‘s 81-79 loss to the Washington Mystics in front of 9,350 fans at EagleBank Arena. Reese’s 22 points, 15 rebounds, and four assists were not enough to keep Chicago from falling to 5-13 on Tuesday.

With 29.9 seconds remaining and the Sky tied 79-79, Reese was seen slapping the clipboard out of an assistant coach’s hand. The context of Reese’s behavior was not known at the time, but the second-year WNBA player has been frustrated with league referees in recent days.

Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese addressed the clipboard incident

Following the game, Reese went on social media to clear up what happened. She used stars to block out the word, but appeared to claim the refs were upsetting her, and said her coach would not let her apologize for the incident.

“Those **** were pissing me off shoutout to Ann because she know it was the heat of the moment and she didn’t let me apologize because she knew! Not happening again tho,” Reese posted on X.

Those **** were pissing me off shoutout to Ann because she know it was the heat of the moment and she didn’t let me apologize because she knew! Not happening again tho https://t.co/SCqLJIPoQ6

— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) July 8, 2025

Reese did get the free-throw line more in Tuesday’s contest. She went 12-of-15 on free throw attempts. Chicago had 25 free throw attempts to the Mystics’ 31.

The Sky dont’t have much time to feel sorry about their two-game losing streak. Chicago will host the Mystics on Thursday.

The Sky won two out of their final three games in June but are winless in July and are tied with the Wings for the league’s second-worst record. They have a three-game lead on the WNBA’s worst Connecticut Sun.

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Angel Reese couldn’t hide her frustration following the Chicago Sky‘s 80-75 loss to the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday night in front of 8,810 fans at Target Center. The Sky entered the contest with some momentum, winning two of their final three games to end June.

Chicago was shorthanded against Minnesota, with Courtney Vandersloot out for the season with an ACL injury. The Sky have been without second-year center Kamilla Cardoso, who has not played with the Sky since June 24, as she joined Brazil for the FIBA AmeriCup.

A big miss for the Chicago Sky

Cardoso earned silver as Brazil lost 92-84 to the United States on Sunday night in the championship round of the tournament.

Per the Chicago Sun-Times, the Sky were unsure this weekend whether Cardoso would join the team for their contest on the road against the Washington Mystics on Tuesday or in Chicago on Wednesday when they face the Dallas Wings.

Cardoso’s absence has been hard on the Sky, and she might have made the difference in a five-point loss to a 17-2 Lynx team.

Angel Reese: We did the best with “what we had”

Following the game, Reese told reporters that she was frustrated with the WNBA referees while she and the team were doing the best they could with “what we had,” seeming to refer to the absence of Vandersloot and Cardoso, two starters for Chicago.

“It’s tough when you talk to officials and I ask them, ‘Hey, (why) we only shot two free throws. We only missed a free throw…’ She tells me it’s not her job,” Reese told the media during her press conference. “So I know it’s frustrating, because I know how hard we’re battling inside, and I think that we came down and fought as hard as we could with what we had.

“And I just want, I just know we continue to grow in this. And I think it’s a leaping step for us, and obviously we know obviously we know we can compete with the best, but that has to be fixed, and I don’t give a (expletive) if I get a fine, because that (expletive) cheap. And I am tired of the shit because I’ve been nice and I’ve been humble with it, but I am tired of the (expletive).”

During the FIBA AmeriCup, Reese has posted positive messages for her Sky teammate. Still, it’s understandable to feel frustrated by not having Cardoso on the floor during WNBA games.

Reese, now a two-time All-Star, fought hard against Minnesota. She finished with 16 points, 17 rebounds, and six assists, finishing at a plus-2 on the court.

Cardoso is averaging 12.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game this season. Her replacement, Elizabeth Williams, finished with 12 points, seven rebounds, and two assists. She was a minus-four on the court.

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Angel Reese’s attitude with the WNBA went noticeably south from earlier Sunday when the second-year Chicago Sky forward was named as a reserve All-Star.

Reese went scorched earth on the WNBA and officials following the Sky’s 80-75 loss to the Minnesota Lynx in front of 8,810 fans at Target Center on Sunday night. The loss dropped the Sky to 5-12 on the season.

Reese had an issue with the way referees Angelica Suffren, Miniam Maru, and Clare Aubry called the game. The Sky shot just eight free throw attempts the entire night, making seven of them. The Lynx went 14-of-17 from the line.

Reese went 2-of-2 from the free throw line. She finished with 16 points, 17 rebounds, and six assists in the loss, continuing her hot streak in recent weeks.

 Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese went off on the WNBA

Following the game, Reese blasted the WNBA and the refs calling the game for not calling more fouls in the Sky’s favor.

“It’s tough when you talk to officials and I ask them, ‘Hey, (why) we only shot two free throws. We only missed a free throw…’ She tells me it’s not her job,” Reese told the media during her press conference. “So I know it’s frustrating, because I know how hard we’re battling inside, and I think that we came down and fought as hard as we could with what we had.

“And I just want, I just know we continue to grow in this. And I think it’s a leaping step for us, and obviously we know obviously we know we can compete with the best, but that has to be fixed, and I don’t give a (expletive) if I get a fine, because that (expletive) cheap. And I am tired of the shit because I’ve been nice and I’ve been humble with it, but I am tired of the (expletive).”

Reese doubled down on the bad calls

On X, Reese reposted a photo showing her being fouled by a Minnesota player. Reese called the missed foul “diabolical.”

diabolical. https://t.co/37mPKM7HO2

— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) July 7, 2025

In another post, Reese claimed she didn’t care if the league fined her, telling the WNBA to “do better.”

The Sky play their next game on Tuesday on the road against the Washington Mystics.

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Angel Reese’s efforts from June 24 to June 29 helped the Chicago Sky win two out of three games to end the month on a high note. The Sky are set to enter Thursday night’s matchup with the Minnesota Lynx with a 5-11 record.

During those three games, Reese averaged 19.7 points, 17 rebounds, five assists, and two steals per game.

Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese earned an award

Per a post by the WNBA, the league gave Reese her first Eastern Conference Player of the Week award in 2025 for her efforts at the end of June.

“Angel Reese captures her first Player of the Week award in the 2025 season,” the WNBA posted on X.  “She put up incredible numbers, 19.7 PPG, 17.0 RPG, 5 APG, 2 SPG, guiding the @chicagosky to a solid 2-1 week!”

Angel Reese captures her first Player of the Week award in the 2025 season

She put up incredible numbers, 19.7 PPG, 17.0 RPG, 5 APG, 2 SPG, guiding the @chicagosky to a solid 2-1 week!#WelcometotheW pic.twitter.com/qrUbbjayjM

— WNBA (@WNBA) July 1, 2025

Reese had a monster performance in the Sky’s 92-85 win over the LA Sparks on Sunday in front of 13,523 fans at crypto.com Arena. She scored 24 points and recorded 16 rebounds, prompting some fans to question if she was catching Caitlin Clark, as the Indiana Fever star has struggled shooting amid her groin injury.

Following news that earned the POTW award, Reese posted a message invoking God for helping her through the early-season difficulties.

“God will never give me a storm I can’t handle,” Reese posted.

“God will never give me a storm I can’t handle” https://t.co/gJUR4la3Q1

— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) July 1, 2025

For the season, Reese is averaging 12.4 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.8 steals per contest and is a minus-9.6 on the court.

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Angel Reese made a career statement in the Chicago Sky‘s 92-85 win over the LA Sparks on Sunday. The second-year forward recorded 24 points, 16 rebounds, seven assists, one steal, and two blocks to help the Sky improve to 5-11 in front of 13,523 fans at crypto.com Arena.

Reese has been playing well as of late. The second-year WNBA player is averaging 11.7 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game this season. She’s recorded 59 points and 51 rebounds in her last three games.

Chicago Sky F Angel Reese has been hot as of late

Reese’s recent assurance comes while Indiana Fever point guard Caitlin Clark has had issues amid a groin injury. The No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft scored just six points in her last outing and has recorded 36 points, 12 rebounds, and 28 assists in her last three games.

Some fans on social media noticed Reese is beginning to play better and might be close to challenging Clark’s dominance as the best player in the 2024 class on the court.

Fans think Reese is catching Caitlin Clark

“Reese is actually better then Caitlin Clark now,” wrote a fan.

“Might be controversial, but Angel Reese has improved more since her rookie year than Caitlin Clark has. Doesn’t mean that Reese is a better player (which she’s not), but I think Unrivaled really helped her development and she is thriving as a playmaker in the new offense,” posted another.

Caitlin Clark fans pretending not to see Angel Reese ballin out
pic.twitter.com/9yjKGFgNmV

— Tony Johns (@WhyGarth) June 29, 2025

“Angel Reese is better than Caitlin Clark in her new role,” argued a fan.

“Reese better than Caitlin Clark?,” asked a poster.

“Reese carrying the league while Clark on the bench dressed like a high school principal,” wrote another.

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The Chicago Sky 2025 season is off to a rough start, beginning the season with a 4-10 record, falling to the bottom three standings in the league, due to trying to establish their identity, commit to a new style of play and the integration of first-year head coach Tyler Marsh, which has been a struggle.

Add in the string of injuries, including a significant blow to the team, as franchise legend Courtney Vandersloot recently tore her ACL and is out for the remainder of the season. It’s easy to see why many Sky fans are hitting the panic button—14 games into the season.

The transition of Tyler Marsh off to a rough start

After replacing Teresa Weatherspoon over the offseason, first-time head coach Tyler Marsh stepped into a franchise in transition with a vision for this team’s style of play—to play with space and pace.

Hence, the construction of the roster, being vastly different—with the offseason acquisitions of Ariel Atkins, Courtney Vandersloot, Kia Nurse, Rebecca Allen, Hailey Van Lith, and Maddy Westbeld.

Yet, a quarter into the season, the Sky have lacked cohesion and rhythm on offense, along with consistency issues on the defensive end—ranking towards the bottom of key statisticial metrics—12th in offensive rating (97.2), defensive rating (110.3), and points per game (77.9), 8th in field goal percentage (42.3%), 11th in three-point percentage (30.4%), and last in points allowed (88.2) and turnovers per game (17.8), resulting in a lack of offensive production.

However, in recent games, the Sky have shown offensive flashes—shooting the three-ball more efficiently and operating more in fast-break situations and second-chance opportunities. However, the lack of offensive execution and consistency will be an area of development as Marsh will focus on the long-term picture as he builds a culture.

Here’s Tyler Marsh’s outlook on the progress of forming an identity and establishing a culture:

“I think it’s about establishing identity. It’s really all of our first year together, so it’s a clean slate. Establishing a culture, a mindset, and an identity of who we want to be — not just for this year but for the future — that’s how we’ll gauge our growth,” said Marsh.

Unlocking Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso

Through the rough start, the growth of second-year players Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso continues to be the most pivotal factor for the Sky’s success moving forward.

Reese is averaging 11.3 points and is currently leading the WNBA in rebounds at 11.9 per game. Despite early-season offensive efficiency woes, the critics have certainly made it known. Over the past several games, in the absence of Vandersloot, the Sky have put more responsibility on Reese.

Playing more point-forward, being utilized more as a facilitator, starting fast breaks and going coast-to-coast, and attacking defenders off the dribble from the perimeter have resulted in her best performances of the season.

ANGEL REESE TONIGHT

• 18 POINTS
• 17 REBOUNDS
• 6 ASSISTS
• 4 STEALS
• 6/12 FG

pic.twitter.com/mdYaIoMNNW

— Women’s Hoops Network (@WomensHoops_USA) June 25, 2025

Reese’s shooting mechanics and efficiency need improvement, but she is only scratching the surface of what she could be as a player.

There has been an emphasis on involving Cardoso in more offensive action and making sure she is actively engaged. Cardoso is averaging 12.7 points and 6.6 rebounds on 56% shooting from the floor.

Already set a new career-high 27 points in a win over the Los Angeles Sparks. At 6’7, Cardoso has the physical tools to be a two-way force.

KAMILLA CARDOSO TONIGHT

• 27 POINTS
• 7 REBOUNDS
• 3 ASSISTS
• 2 BLOCKS
• 10/15 FG
• 30 MINUTES PLAYED

pic.twitter.com/5PKwLHzKrB

— Women’s Hoops Network (@WomensHoops_USA) June 25, 2025

Manufacturing consistency on a nightly basis, especially from a mental approach, is what coach Tyler Marsh is working on connecting with Cardoso.

Tyler Marsh’s system continues to stress versatility and has pushed Cardoso and Reese to expand their games.

The Sky prioritized adding more floor spacing on the perimeter to allow the second-year frontcourt to showcase more of their game by having more space to operate.

The development of Hailey Van Lith

Courtney Vandersloot’s season-ending injury was devastating—not only mentally and emotionally, but also what she provided for the roster.

Vandersloot’s playmaking, leadership, and veteran presence were meant to provide stability and mentorship for Van Lith and the other young players.

In Vandersloot’s absence, rookie Hailey Van Lith has been thrown into the fire as the Sky’s only valid floor general. Van Lith has shown promise, including scoring a career-high 16 points, in a win over the Connecticut Suns.

Hailey Van Lith put up career-high numbers in Chicago's win vs. Connecticut

16 PTS
5 REB
6-8 FG

WNBA Commissioner's Cup presented by @coinbase pic.twitter.com/V17XeYXna0

— WNBA (@WNBA) June 15, 2025

Van Lith not only faces a tall task in adjusting to the WNBA’s speed and physicality, but she also faces an increased burden of running the offense.

Here’s what Tyler Marsh had to say about Hailey Van Lith’s development and impact early on in her rookie year:

“I think the biggest thing is that we trust her. We trust her as a staff, her teammates trust her. She provides valuable minutes. She’s been a sponge… when it comes to learning and gaining experience from her teammates and from our staff, and she works extremely hard… which everyone knows is in her DNA”.

The development of Van Lith becomes a bigger priority as the Sky hopes to achieve long-term success.

What’s next for the Chicago Sky?

The Sky faces a grueling and compact schedule over the next few weeks. With Vandersloot out, Cardoso leaving temporary to play for Team Brazil in the AmeriCup, and everyone trying to accumulate themselves in Tyler Marsh’s system—to find their footing, more burden will be placed on Atkins and the frontcourt to right the ship.

Whether the Sky turns their season around will be clear in the next few weeks. These coming weeks will be crucial as we will learn what this team is about—Marsh’s leadership, the growth of the frontcourt, the production of Atkins, and the development of Van Lith are essential to how competitive this team will be.

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As of Saturday, Angel Reese ranked No. 13 in fan voting for a spot in the upcoming WNBA All-Star game on July 19 with 173,363 votes. The second-year forward made the game as a rookie and has been using her ginormous platform on social media to promote her campaign.

Entering the Chicago Sky‘s contest on Saturday against the Phoenix Mercury, Reese had a strong claim to make the contest, boasting a double-double of points and rebounds per game this season at 11 points and 11.7 rebounds. Her numbers took a dive following the Sky’s lopsided 107-86 loss to Phoenix in front of 7,291 fans at Wintrust Arena.

Reese made her only field goal attempt of the game, a three-pointer. She finished with nine points thanks to going 6-of-6 from the free throw line, but added two rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block. To her credit, Reese had no turnovers in 21 minutes on the floor, but she finished as a minus-25 on the court, the worst plus/minus of any player in the game.

Chicago Sky fans aren’t sure Angel Reese is an All-Star player

Fans on social media questioned if Reese was deserving of an All-Star appearance based on her play recently.

“Reese spent more time and focus on social media than at practice or the game. She’s worrying about her votes for all star game,” wrote a fan.

“Reese is All Star caliber?,” questioned a fan.

“Reese is down by 27 with a +\- of -25 and she wants you to vote for her to be an All Star,” posted another.

“Keep the same energy about your super star Reese. Triple single and -28 on floor. Wow she’s an All Star,” commented a fan.

“No way Reese the most missed layups and Mebounds doesn’t make the All Star game,” posted another.

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Two days after recording her first career triple-double, Angel Reese put up a double-double in the Chicago Sky‘s 79-72 loss to the Washington Mystics on Tuesday night in front of 7,579 fans at Wintrust Arena. Reese went 7-of-13 shooting for 17 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists.

But the real story for Reese and the Sky was the turnover battle. The second-year power forward gave up seven turnovers, meaning she had two more turnovers than assists against the Mystics.

Chicago as a whole surrendered 40 points off 22 turnovers. Washington had 16 turnovers.

Angel Reese called the Chicago Sky’s performance “unacceptable”

Following the game, Reese told the media that giving up 40 points off turnovers was “unacceptable.”

“40 points off 25 turnovers is literally unacceptable,” Reese said before owning up to her seven-turnover performance.

“Seven turnovers for me just can’t happen,” Reese said. “I’m trying to relieve my guards. I got to be better.”

Turnovers have been a problem for the Reese and the Sky all season. Reese has been the main culprit, averaging a team-high 3.9 turnovers per contest and leading the league in turnovers with 43.

Following Sunday’s win over the Connecticut Sun, Reese said she was still figuring out how to be a more efficient passer in head coach Tyler Marsh’s system. She believes bigs can have the most beautiful passes.

A tough weekend schedule is coming

Unfortunately, bad passes and poor play cost Chicago a chance to win a much-needed game against a sub-.500 Mystics team. The Sky needed to win Tuesday’s game to inch closer to becoming a .500 team and to show consistency.

At 3-8, the Sky have two challenging games scheduled for this weekend. They’ll host the (8-4) Phoenix Mercury on Saturday before traveling to play the (8-4) Atlanta Dream on Sunday.

Can the Sky turn over a new leaf by Monday morning?

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The Chicago Sky have one of the most important games of the season coming up on Tuesday. Fresh off a 78-66 win over the Connecticut Sun, the Sky have an opportunity to show consistency by beating a 4-7 Washington Mystics team at Wintrust Arena.

At 3-7, everyone on the Sky, from general manager Jeff Pagliocca to head coach Tyler Marsh to players on the roster, knows they underperformed to begin the season.

Following Chicago’s win on Sunday, Angel Reese said she “didn’t understand” the role that Marsh decided for her in training camp. Reese said she’s still figuring that out in mid-June.

Chicago Sky rookie Hailey Van Lith has been put in bad situations

Reese doesn’t appear to be the only player who feels that they were underprepared for the season. Rookie point guard Hailey Van Lith said she was put in situations that the TCU standout was not ready to handle.

“I think I’ve had opportunities that I haven’t necessarily been ready for this year,” Van Lith told the media postgame on Sunday after leading the Sky in scoring with 16 points against the Sun. “It’s all a journey. Those times that I wasn’t ready…I watched the film and I learned from it.

“I had people on the team, like Angel, (Courtney Vandersoot), Rachel Banham, who are continually talking to me and telling me that when it comes again, we want you to try again. Never lose that edge.”

Van Lith had to change from being someone who used to create plays with her dribble to creating opportunities for the team via the triple catch threat.

HVL wanted more minutes

The Sky have also put Van Lith in a hard situation this year, giving the No. 11 pick limited minutes at point guard until Sunday, when she played 24 minutes against Connecticut.

“Sometimes you just have that feeling,” Van Lith said. “I’ve been in a good flow state this week. I figured if I came out and played well, (Marsh) might give me some more minutes.”

Clearly, Van Lith thinks she’s ready for opportunities on the court, but she’s concerned about what she’s being asked to do, and how many minutes she’s being asked to do it in. It’s been hard for her to get in rhythm playing 4-10 minutes a game.

Marsh didn’t have the Sky ready to play in the early season. It was known the team needed time to jell in a new system, but the process hasn’t been as smooth as anyone would like.

Now, the Sky must consistently play like they have against the league’s worst two teams, or a bigger problem could be coming for Marsh.

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The Chicago Sky made big adjustments to their offense and roster before the season, the first under head coach Tyler Marsh. The Sky brought in Marsh to develop young talents Angel Reese and Kamila Cardoso, who spent their rookie season in an offense that was based on the whims of Chennedy Carter.

Whether the Sky would be better off with Carter on the team is a fair question after 10 games. Chicago is 3-7, with their only wins coming against the 2-8 Connecticut Sun and the 1-11 Dallas Wings.

Beginning in the preseason, one point of emphasis Marsh had for Reese was for her to play outside the post as a point forward. She hasn’t played that position well, averaging more turnovers per game (3.6) than assists (3.5).

On Sunday, Reese recorded her first career triple-double, scoring 11 points on 28% shooting while adding 13 rebounds and 11 assists.

Angel Reese “didn’t understand” Tyler Marsh’s request

During her postgame press conference, Reese explained how she’s working to become a better passer, something Marsh wants to excel at in his offense. Reese said she “didn’t understand” her role in his offense at the beginning of the season and is trying to figure it out before Game 11.

“I’ve kinda been a passer all my career,” Reese said. “Like, I came out of high school as the number one wing and trying to get back to that and being super versatile. Tyler made that emphasis early on in the season. I didn’t understand it, and I really was confused and trying to figure it out. I’m still figuring it out. But I have patience, obviously.

“Tonight, it came out big. I think bigs have the best passes. So I’m just super excited. To add it with a win, it feels really good.”

The Chicago Sky need Reese to play better

Marsh’s strategy worked against the second-worst team in the WNBA, but Reese and the Sky need to play consistently good against better teams on the schedule if they want to make a push for the postseason.

Reese’s admission is one not often given by athletes about their coaches. But it seems Reese had issues transitioning in Marsh’s offense, and that could be a reason for her and Chicago’s slow start to the season.

Hopefully, Reese and Marsh get on the same page, because Chicago’s best chance of winning games comes when Reese is having her best games.

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The Chicago Sky are not where general manager Jeff Pagliocca thought they’d be after 10 games. The Sky are 3-7, with their only wins coming against WNBA bottom feeders, the Dallas Wings and Connecticut Sun. The Wings and Sun have a combined 3-19 record.

Last week, Pagliocca made a few telling criticisms of the team before and after their 85-66 loss to the New York Liberty on Tuesday. Pagliocca said Reese needed to show better production on the court and that the team was showing him that they needed to make serious changes, even before losing Courtney Vandersloot for the season.

Reese earned her first career triple-double on Sunday, showing that the Sky need to continue building around her skill set as a facilitator and rebounder.

The Chicago Sky are looking at taking a drastic action

Per Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune, Pagliocca is considering taking the drastic step of forgoing free agency and the trade market to pluck players from Europe when their time in the EuroBasket tournament is over.

“If (Moriah) Jefferson can’t get healthy, the Sky likely will waive a contract to look for a perimeter player who can help team defense and facilitation while also producing some 3-point shooting,” Poe wrote. “But this could take time, especially because Pagliocca also is considering the potential of courting European players who will be available after the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket.

“The conclusion of this tournament later this month will free up a wide range of players who are currently unsigned in the WNBA, giving the Sky a wider talent pool to pitch. And by that time, the prorated version of most midlevel contracts would fit under the Sky’s remaining salary cap.”

The Sky have a chance to become contenders with help

Pagliocca is hoping the Sky are in a much different position by the start of July. Following Chicago’s 78-66 win over the Sun on Sunday, the team has six games remaining in June. Of those six games, only the Phoenix Mercury and Atlanta Dream have winning records.

If the Sky can start playing consistently winning basketball, some help from Europe could help Reese and the young roster become a playoff threat this summer.

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The Connecticut Sun didn’t need to give Angel Reese more ammunition, but the Chicago Sky star finished Sunday’s game with an exclamation point for her career following an intense moment in the third quarter.

The Sky entered Sunday’s contest having suffered three-straight blowouts tallying a combined 64 points. On Saturday, Reese’s rival, Caitlin Clark went off for 32 points in a 102-88 upset of the previously undefeated (and defending champion) New York Liberty on Saturday.

On Sunday, Reese showed her strength on offense, facilitating strong passes to teammates and grabbing defensive boards in a 78-66 win over the Sun in front of 8,451 fans at Mohegan Sun Arena.

The Chicago Sky-Connecticut Sun had a heated moment

In the third quarter, Sun guard Bria Hartley grabbed Reese’s left ponytail when the second-year forward went up for a rebound. Reese confronted Hartley and wound up shoving Olivia Nelson-Ododa when the Connecticut forward stepped in.

The hair pull was crazy lmaoooo pic.twitter.com/rRPsml44Ma

— Shabazz (@ShowCaseShabazz) June 15, 2025

Reese made a statement on the floor after the incident, recording 11 points on 2-of-7 shooting. Despite her poor shooting on Sunday, Reese’s point total was aided by a 7-for-7 effort on free throws. She added 13 rebounds, 11 assists, three steals, and two blocks.

Angel Reese had a career day

On Tuesday night, Reese became the fastest WNBA player in history to earn 30 double-doubles. On Sunday, Reese earned her first career triple-double, and it came via a victory that improved Chicago’s record to 3-7. The Sun dropped to 2-8.

ANGEL REESE HAS HER FIRST TRIPLE-DOUBLE IN THE W pic.twitter.com/6orkAxXNkG

— espnW (@espnW) June 15, 2025

The Sky have an off day on Monday before they host the Washington Mystics on Tuesday at 7 p.m. CDT. Reese and the Sky will try and create some momentum this week (and month) going against sub .500 teams in the WNBA.

Reese wasn’t the only Sky player having a career day against the lowly Sun. Rookie Hailey Van Lith had a breakout game on Sunday, scoring a team-high 16 points to go along with five rebounds, one assist, and one block in 24 minutes on the court.

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The Chicago Sky battled hard in the first half of their contest against the Atlanta Dream, taking a 39-38 lead into halftime. A fourth-quarter collapse led to a nightmare finish in an 88-70 loss to the Dream in front of 3,296 fans at Gateway Center.

After earning their first two wins of the season against the Dallas Wings, the Sky have been blown out by a combined 64 points in losses to the Indiana Fever, New York Liberty, and Dream since June 7.

On Tuesday, Sky general manager Jeff Pagliocca called out Angel Reese’s production, saying the second-year forward needed to score more consistently. She led Chicago with 17 points against the Liberty, but went 4-of-10 shooting for 12 points with nine rebounds, three assists, one steal, and three turnovers on Friday night.

Reese was a minus-14 on the court against the Fever.

The Chicago Sky are making Jeff Pagliocca worried

Per an interview with Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune, after his comments about Reese went viral, Pagliocca voiced an update on his concerns about the Sky’s recent blowouts, saying that they should “embarrass” people into playing harder. He thinks the season-ending injury to Courtney Vandersloot will force a change in the locker room.

Amid a 2-7 start, Pagliocca is worried about his job with the Sky. He knows his job and head coach Tyler Marsh’s job are under fire while the team is losing games.

“We’re going to get killed until we start winning games,” Pagliocca said. “Tyler will get killed, I’ll get killed. We’re used to it. … And I’m going to be way more angry and disappointed than (ownership) ever could be. They shouldn’t be happy — they should be disgusted like I am — but we still have to solve the problem.

“We will not stop. We are working hard. Players are staying longer. They’re recognizing they need to be looking in the mirror. … There’s only (35) games left. How patient can you be?”

Angel Reese and the Sky have a favorable schedule upcoming

The Sky have a very winnable schedule upcoming that Reese and the team need to show they can play competitive basketball. Chicago will travel to play the 2-7 Connecticut Sun at 11 a.m. CST on Sunday berofe hosting the 4-7 Washington Mystics on Tuesday at least 7 p.m. CST.

Per ESPN analytics, the Sky have a 50.6% chance of defeating the Sun.

Following back-to-back day games against the Phoenix Mercury on June 21 and the Dream on June 22, the Sky will finish the month against three sub-.500 teams: LA Sparks (4-7), Golden State Valkyries (4-5), and Sparks (4-7).

Chicago needs to win some of these games to show Pagliocca and Marsh are competent, because not everything going wrong on the floor can be attributed to the players. Roster construction and scheme have been an issue in lopsided losses.

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The Chicago Sky made an announcement about Angel Reese hours before their matchup on Friday night against the Atlanta Dream. The statement came days after general manager Jeff Pagliocca called out Reese for her lack of production before the Sky’s 85-66 loss to the New York Liberty on Tuesday night.

“That’s something that has yet to come together, but it’s a necessity for us to win,” Pagliocca told Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times of Reese learning how to facilitate outside the post. “She’s had some great games, and she’s had some games like everybody else that haven’t been her best.

“But she’s our best chance at versatility on this roster. We need more production out of her, but we need her to help us in other ways, too.”

Reese had a strong performance against New York, going 8-of-13 shooting for a team high 17 points and 11 rebounds. It was the 30th double-double of her career.

Following Reese’s performance against the defending WNBA champs, the Sky have changed their tune on Reese’s production.

The Chicago Sky reward Angel Reese

On Friday, the Sky announced Reese was the team’s Player of the Week.

“Angel Reese is our Magellan Player of the Week, staying solid in the paint,” the Sky posted on X.

we got 5⃣ on it.

Angel Reese is our Magellan Player of the Week, staying solid in the paint

Presented by @MagellanCorp | #skytown pic.twitter.com/OWllzDcZie

— Chicago Sky (@chicagosky) June 13, 2025

Reese enters Chicago’s contest on Friday night, averaging 10.1 points, 12.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 3.9 turnovers, and 1.6 steals per game.

At 2-6, the Sky are counting on Reese to play consistently good offense as a point forward after the team lost Courtney Vandersloot for the season due to an ACL injury.

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The Chicago Sky aren’t happy with their 2-6 record to begin the season under first-year head coach Tyler Marsh. General manager Jeff Pagliocca had a warning for Angel Reese about her play, and it came amid rumors that she could be traded.

Per Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times, Pagliocca voiced his frustration with the team’s poor start, saying he was “disappointed” with the results so far after he made significant moves and trades to give veteran experience to the roster.

The Chicago Sky have underperformed

Under Marsh, the offense is scoring 76 points per game, the second-lowest in the league. With Reese struggling to score baskets consistently, reporter Karli Bell named the second-year forward as an option for the Sky to trade for guard help to replace Courtney Vandersloot, who suffered a season-ending ACL injury on Saturday.

Before Chicago’s 79-52 loss to the New York Liberty on Tuesday night, Pagliocca told Lieser the Sky were frustrated with Reese’s inability to stretch the floor as a point forward, struggling with turnovers and perimeter shooting.

Angel Reese was sent a warning

“That’s something that has yet to come together, but it’s a necessity for us to win,” Pagliocca said of Reese learning how to facilitate outside the post. He warned Reese that the Sky need more production out of her.

“She’s had some great games, and she’s had some games like everybody else that haven’t been her best,” Pagliocca said. “But she’s our best chance at versatility on this roster. We need more production out of her, but we need her to help us in other ways, too.

“She’s been putting the time in. She’s been a great teammate. She knows we need to use her in a variety of ways. We’re still trying to pinpoint the most advantageous part of that.”

Reese played better in Tuesday night’s loss, leading the team with 17 points on 61.5% shooting, 11 rebounds, three assists, and two steals. But her five turnovers proved costly.

But the Sky need Reese to consistently score. She’ll have another opportunity to show Chicago that she can lead the offense when the team plays the Atlanta Dream at Gateway Center on Friday at 6:30 p.m. CST.

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With a 2-7 record to begin the season, you might not think Chicago Sky have much star power. After all, the Sky’s lopsided 79-52 loss to the Indiana Fever on Saturday and the 85-66 defeat to the New York Liberty on Tuesday night came amid a season-ending ACL injury to the engine of the team, Courtney Vandersloot.

Still, the Sky wanted to promote three of their players for a prestigious honor this summer. The Sky urged fans to vote for Ariel Atkins, Angel Reese, and Kamilla Cardoso to become 2025 WNBA All-Stars.

Angel Reese wants your vote

“THE ROAD TO WNBA ALL-STAR IS HERE  Y’ALL KNOW WHAT TO DO,” the Sky posted on X. “Vote on http://vote.wnba.com or the WNBA app.”

THE ROAD TO WNBA ALL-STAR IS HERE

Y’ALL KNOW WHAT TO DO.

vote on https://t.co/uIpzxJRki3 or the WNBA app pic.twitter.com/1rTtVj2W14

— Chicago Sky (@chicagosky) June 12, 2025

Reese reposted the Sky’s plea on X account, asking for fans to nominate her for the second-consecutive season.

Do the Chicago Sky have an All-Star?

Reese is averaging 10.1 points, 21.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 3.9 turnovers, 1.6 steals, and .3 blocks per contest this season. The No. 7 pick in the 2024 draft is shooting 35.8% from the field and is a minus-11.5 on the court per game in 2025. Still, she earned her 30th double-double in Tuesday nights loss.

Atkins leads the Sky in scoring at 13.4 points per game. She’s averaging 3.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.8 steals, 2.4 turnovers, and .4 blocks per game this season.

Cardoso is averaging 10.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.8 turnovers, .3 steals, and .6 blocks per contest in 2025.

The Sky have not jelled as a unit, but some fans might give individuals on Chicago the benefit of the doubt. Chicago’s minus-13.5 point differential this season is the second worst in the league, only better than the Connecticut Sun, who owns the WNBA’s worst record at 2-7.

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Angel Reese was moved to tears Tuesday night following the Chicago Sky‘s 85-66 loss to the New York Liberty. Reese played a solid game, earning the 30th double-double of her WNBA career.

Postgame, Reese was asked if she gained confidence after her performance on Tuesday night, as she received heavy criticism online from fans calling out her poor shooting percentage and high turnover rate to begin the season.

Reese claimed that she wasn’t worried about the perception keyboard warriors have of her. Reese’s answer prompted Ariel Atkins to defend the second-year power forward before Reese undermined the point.

Chicago Sky’s Ariel Atkins had a lecture for the media

Atkins lectured the media, saying that Reese, a 23-year-old woman, was in fact a “kid” who has handled her situation with “grace.” Atkins asked reporters to stick with questions about what happened on the basketball court, specifically wanting questions pertaining only to box scores, calling questions about fan backlash “nonsense” and “irrelevant.”

“Her crown is heavy,” Atkins said of Reese. “So whatever else, like, y’all want to come at her for the way that she acts, she has to build the wall. She has to have the wall. Because if she doesn’t, people will break her down… No, she knows who she is and we ain’t gonna break her down for that.

“So whatever other questions y’all got, like, I’m hoping it’s just about basketball, maybe a box score question, but the kids’ crown is heavy. Like, respect that.”

It’s not the first time the Sky or Reese have shut down questions about non-basketball-related activity, saying that they want to stick to the game during postgame press conferences.

Angel Reese undermined her teammate’s point

The point would be fair enough, but the ever-outspoken Reese didn’t keep it to basketball during the press conference.

Unprovoked, Reese went on a tangent about Coco Gauff, who was in attendance at Barclays Center Tuesday night after winning the French Open, and mixed social issues during her praise of the Tennis athlete.

“Obviously, congrats to Coco,” Reese said while Akins nodded her approval. “She’s a major as a young black woman. I’m super inspired by everything she does, and to see her come show up to a WNBA game obviously shows how much she supports women. She supports women in sports, and I just hope she continues to just be her.

“She’s her and through everything. And I know it’s tough days, and as a young woman with so much fame and so much going on in the outside. She just continues to thrive through, and I’m super inspired.”

Reese made the comment minutes after saying that all she wants to do is “go to work and enjoy my job.”

Look, what makes Reese such a spectacle is her voice. Many of the things she advocates for in women’s sports are admirable.

But she can’t have it both ways. Teammates like Atkins can’t be telling the media to stick to box scores while Reese talks about social issues. That’s just not how discourse works.

Reese undermined her teammates’ point, and the Sky took another “L” in the process.

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The Chicago Sky are counting on Angel Reese to be a key contributor on offense now that veteran point guard Courtney Vandersloot is done for the season after suffering a torn ACL injury in Saturday night’s 79-52 loss to the Indiana Fever.

Reese entered Tuesday night’s contest against the New York Liberty shooting under 31% on the season, the third-worst percentage on Chicago’s roster. The second-year forward went 0-of-8 shooting in the Sky’s first matchup against New York, which ended in a 99-74 defeat on May 22.

Reese answered the call on Tuesday, going 8-of-13 for 17 points in Chicago’s 85-66 loss in front of 16,081 fans at Barclays Center. She made her first three-point basket since the season opener and added 11 rebounds and three assists.

Angel Reese made WNBA history

Per the WNBA, Reese made history on Tuesday night, becoming the fastest player to earn 30 double-doubles in a career. It took Reese 42 games to earn that distinction, five fewer games than it took Tina Charles to earn 30 double-doubles.

More history for the sophomore

Angel Reese becomes the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 30 career double-doubles—42 games in!

42 – Angel Reese
47 – Tina Charles
56 – Candace Parker
56 – Natalie Williams
58 – Lisa Leslie #WelcometotheW pic.twitter.com/I2ts6e4L5r

— WNBA (@WNBA) June 11, 2025

The Chicago Sky need the team to help Reese

For her efforts in the loss, the Sky named Reese their Player of the Game.

Unfortunately for Chicago, the team didn’t help Reese out to make it a competitive contest between a now 2-6 Sky team and an undefeated (9-0) Liberty team that is defending a WNBA title.

Chicago shot 42.4% on the night and made 26.1% of their three-point attempts. The Sky turned the ball over 22 times, 15 coming in the first half.

Chicago’s next game will be on the road on Friday when they face the Atlanta Dream.

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The Chicago Sky needed Hailey Van Lith and Angel Reese to step up on offense after the team announced that Courtney Vandersloot would miss the remainder of the season after suffering a torn ACL during Chicago’s 79-52 loss to the Indian Fever on Saturday.

Rachel Banham filled in as a starter for Vandersloot during Chicago’s contest against the New York Liberty on Tuesday night. Banham went 1-of-6 shooting for three points in the Sky’s 85-66 loss to the Liberty in front of 16,081 fans at Barclays Center.

A better night for Angel Reese

Reese entered the game making under 31% of her shots. She had a better game on offense, going 8-of-13 and 1-of-3 from beyond the arc to score 17 points against New York. She added 11 rebounds, three assists, and two steals, but had five turnovers in the loss.

Van Lith, the No. 11 pick in the 2025 draft, did not have a good night shooting. She went 1-of-5 on the night, scoring five total points and adding two assists and a steal during her 16 minutes on the court.

Chicago Sky fans turn on Hailey Van Lith

Sky fans had high hopes for the TCU standout before the season. But Van Lith is shooting under 30% for the season. Fans on social media turned on Van Lith following another poor showing on offense.

“Van Lith shooting 29% on the season… Yuck,” wrote a fan.

“van lith been stinking it up since the season started,” posted another.

Not sure Hailey Van Lith is a WNBA caliber player rn

— Kirk Evans (@KirkEvans0) June 11, 2025

“Van Lith is not ready man,” argued a poster.

“Van Lith can’t shoot!!! Another bad draft decision. SMH,” commented another.

“I can see why teams passed up on drafting van lith lol i just dont see anything good about her game,” wrote a fan.

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If the Chicago Sky believe in patience and building through the draft, the team will use the remainder of the season to develop their young core of Hailey Van Lith, Angel Reese, and Kamila Cardoso.

Heading into the season, the plan for the Sky was to have Van Lith learn behind veteran point guard Courtney Vandersloot. Unfortunately, Vandersloot suffered a season-ending ACL tear during Chicago’s 79-52 loss to the Indiana Fever on Saturday night.

There are concerns that Van Lith isn’t ready to lead Chicago’s offense, and quite frankly, Reese can’t pick up enough of the offensive slack as a point forward in head coach Tyler Marsh’s scheme. Reese and Van Lith are shooting worse than 31% this season, and make up two of the team’s three worst shooters through seven games.

Should the Chicago Sky make a trade after losing Courtney Vandersloot

Asking both players to be in the starting lineup is a disaster for the 2-5 Sky, and reporter Karli Bell suggested that Chicago would likely have to trade away Reese or Cardoso to give the team a suitable fix for Vandersloot this season.

“If the Sky wanted to go and get another point guard quickly, this (trading Reese or Cardoso) is the fastest way to do it without taking a salary hit,” Bell wrote. “Both Reese & Cardoso are big names that draw in the fans and are absolutely big trade capital for the Sky. If you were to trade either of them, it could be a 2-for-1 type of trade: Cardoso or Reese for two guards or a guard and a wing.”

Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers team up?

 

Bell thinks five teams would consider trading with Chicago, and one of those teams is the Dallas Wings.

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Chicago Sky power forward Angel Reese is racking up the trophy case in the early stages of her professional basketball career. In 2024, Reese made the WNBA All-Rookie Team, had an All-Star appearance, and was the league’s rebounding leader.

Reese won a championship in the Unrivaled league as a member of Rose BC earlier this year, earning the Unrivaled’s Defensive Player of the Year award for her efforts on the campaign.

Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese received an award on Tuesday

On Tuesday, BET announced Reese earned the television channel’s Sportswoman of the Year.

YOUR BET SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR

keeping shining Angel @BET | #skytown pic.twitter.com/9WfRTNq7yZ

— Chicago Sky (@chicagosky) June 10, 2025

The award recognizes the best and most successful female athlete from the previous year. Reese won the award for 2023 and 2024. Tennis star Serena Williams has won the award the most with 16 wins.

BET clearly wanted to give Reese her flowers for being a vocal proponent of the WNBA and women’s rights, while she has a unique talent at recording rebounds both on defense, offense, and from her own misses on layups.

Reese has struggled on offense to begin the season. She’s making just 31.1% of her layups. She enters the Sky’s matchup on Tuesday against the New York Liberty averaging 9.1 points, 12.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists. and 1.6 steals per contest.

BET received backlash for giving the award to Reese

Fans on social media were confused about how Reese won the award because of issues with her sportsmanship and overall play in the WNBA. BET received backlash online for giving the award to Reese.

“Sportswoman and sportsmanship,” asked a fan. “She would be last in sportsmanship. Great effort, resilience incredible. Atrocious sportsmanship. This award is not for her. She could when the opposite of it.”

“I swear I thought this is a parody account coz there’s just no way,” suggested a poster.

“This is so disrespectful to all woman athletes that are actually talented. She is one of the worst athletes in the world,” posted another.

“A’ja or Phee not playing? People wonder why nobody watch the BET awards,” wrote a fan who believes A’ja Wilson, the best player in the WNBA, deserved the award before Reese.

“Who else was nominated? No hats but players like AjA and Collier exist,” posted another.

“Did Gabrielle Thomas not win 3 Olympic Gold Medals this past year? Did Coco Gauff not just win the French Open title? Did Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone not just defend her Olympic 400 m hurdles gold and set a world record in doing so?,” wrote a fan.

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Second-year power forward Angel Reese entered the Chicago Sky‘s contest against the Indiana Fever on Saturday making just 31.5% of her layups. That percentage went down during the Sky’s 79-52 loss to the Fever in front of 19,496 fans at the United Center.

Reese scored a total of four points in the contest on 2-of-7 shooting. She added two assists, 12 rebounds, and three turnovers to her stat sheet.

Angel Reese hasn’t been attempting enough 3s

Unlike what head coach Tyler Marsh believed Reese would do more of in 2025, the former LSU standout did not attempt a three-point shot against Indiana. Her last three-point attempt came on May 25 when she missed the shot during Chicago’s 91-78 loss to the LA Sparks.

Reese obviously feels more at home trying to score from short range. Ironically, the player Marsh wanted to try out at point forward this season has a better shooting percentage of 33.3% from three-point range than she does on layups.

Per shotcreator.com, Reese’s layup percentage fell to 31.1% following the lopsided loss to the Fever. She’s shooting 30.9% from the field, meaning her best shot this season has been from beyond the arc.

The Chicago Sky need fewer layup misses and more made 3s

Those percentages are something Reese should keep in mind before the Sky’s contest on Tuesday night against the New York Liberty, a team that Reese went 0-for-8 shooting during their last meeting on May 22.

The Sky lost Courtney Vandersloot for the season due to an ACL injury, causing more problems for the team’s perimeter. Maybe Reese could try more shots from the outside, seeing as how her attempts from the post aren’t going in either.

At this point, she has nothing to lose.

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It’s hard to imagine a worse start to the season for the Chicago Sky after the team announced devastating news for point guard Courtney Vandersloot on Sunday evening. Vandersloot exited Saturday night’s 79-52 loss to the Indiana Fever after playing only five minutes due to a knee injury.

Chicago didn’t want to say anything about an ACL injury in the postgame, hoping their veteran leader would return to the court this season.

Per an announcement by the Sky Sunday night, Vandersloot will miss the remainder of the season due to an ACL injury.

Courtney Vandersloot is out for the year

Via the Sky:

“Courtney Vandersloot underwent an MRI yesterday that revealed a right torn anterior crucial ligament (ACL), an injury she sustained in the June 7th game against Indiana. Vandersloot will miss the remainder of the 2025 WNBA season and undergo surgery to repair the injury. All of Skytown is behind you Sloot!”

Second-year forward Angel Reese took to Instagram on Sunday night to support her teammate following the announcement.

“Love you 22,” Reese wrote.

The Chicago Sky’s offense is in trouble

Vandersloot was a key part of the Sky’s offense and defense. Now, Chicago will rely on rookie Hailey Van Lith to take over for Vandersloot at point guard.

Reese knew how hard of an adjustment Van Lith would have in the WNBA this season and wanted to be a big sister to her former LSU teammate this spring and summer.

Van Lith and Reese have been two of Chicago’s three worst shooters this season. Now they’re set to be in the starting lineup with an ungodly shooting percentage. Van Lith, the No. 11 pick in the 2025 draft, is shooting 29.4%. Reese is making 30.9% of her attempts.

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From a standout high school career at Kettering Fairmont in Ohio to clutch performances for Notre Dame in the NCAA Tournament, Maddy Westbeld’s journey reflects the heart and grind of Midwest hoops. With every pivot, screen, and pull-up jumper, she brings a team-first mentality shaped by her roots.

Rebounding Prowess Defines Her Interior Game

Maddy Westbeld has earned recognition for her rebounding abilities, consistently ranking among the leaders on her teams. At Notre Dame, she pulled down 7.5 rebounds per game during the 2022-23 season, with multiple double-digit rebounding performances against ranked opponents. Her ability to anticipate shot trajectories and box out aggressively allows her to secure possessions for her team.

At 6-foot-3, she combines length with physical toughness, making her an asset on both ends of the floor. Her offensive rebounding often results in second-chance points, a key factor in close games and a trait WNBA teams prioritize in hybrid forwards.

Mid-Range Scoring Arsenal

Westbeld’s mid-range game is built on strong fundamentals and high basketball IQ. She regularly knocked down 15-footers at Notre Dame, especially off pick-and-pop actions. Her shooting percentage from the field hovered around 49% during key stretches of her junior and senior seasons.

What makes her jumper reliable isn’t just form—it’s her shot selection. She rarely forces contested looks, instead waiting for defenders to sag or switch late. This discipline mirrors that of seasoned pros like Elena Delle Donne, who thrive in mid-range zones. Westbeld’s quick release and soft touch make her a reliable scoring option in late-clock scenarios.

Vision and Passing in the Halfcourt

As a forward with point-forward instincts, Westbeld often initiated offense from the top of the key or high post. Her passing vision is advanced for her size, and she routinely found cutting guards with bounce passes or skip-outs to open shooters.

She averaged 2.3 assists per game in her final season, often serving as a secondary facilitator when Notre Dame guards faced full-court pressure. Her feel for the game allows her to operate like a floor general in spurts, drawing comparisons to versatile WNBA forwards like Alyssa Thomas, who blend size with the ability to move the ball.

Defensive Versatility and Mobility

Defensively, Westbeld is a coach’s dream. She can guard both wings and posts, switching on screens without getting exposed. Her lateral quickness and understanding of angles let her cut off drives and rotate on help defense without overcommitting.

During the ACC Tournament, she held opponents to under 40% shooting when guarding 1-on-1, thanks to her positioning and quick recovery. She averaged 1.2 steals and nearly a block per game, showcasing how her defensive impact extends beyond her matchup. This adaptability gives the Sky the ability to use her in a variety of defensive schemes, both in man and zone sets.

Midwest Roots Fueling Her Grit

Growing up in Kettering, Ohio, Westbeld developed a toughness that shows every time she dives for a loose ball or battles through contact. Her time at Kettering Fairmont High School was marked by a relentless work ethic, leading her team to a state championship appearance.

The competitive spirit and community-focused mindset that defines Midwest athletes shaped her identity early on. That grit traveled with her to South Bend and is now embedded in her game with the Sky.

Basketball fans across the Midwest, especially in her home state, are watching her development closely—some through platforms like Ohio sportsbooks, where college-to-pro transitions bring a new level of excitement.

From Kettering Fairmont to South Bend

Westbeld was a five-star recruit coming out of Kettering Fairmont, where she averaged 19.3 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game in her senior season. She was named Ohio Ms. Basketball finalist and was ranked among the top 25 players nationally by ESPN. Her transition to Notre Dame was seamless.

As a freshman, she averaged 15.2 points and 7.9 rebounds per game, earning ACC All-Freshman Team honors. By her junior year, she was a steady two-way contributor, helping lead the Irish to the Sweet 16 in 2022 with clutch performances against UMass and Oklahoma in the opening rounds.

NCAA Tournament Experience

Westbeld’s presence in high-pressure tournament games showcased her poise and leadership. In the 2022 NCAA Tournament, she recorded a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds against UMass, and followed it with 17 points and eight boards versus Oklahoma.

Her ability to elevate her game on the national stage signaled her readiness for the next level. She thrived in hostile environments and delivered efficient performances, shooting over 50% in back-to-back tournament games. Her clutch rebounding and shot-making under pressure became trademarks of her post-season presence.

Comparison to WNBA Forwards

Westbeld’s game doesn’t fit a single mold—she’s a hybrid forward with traits pulled from some of the league’s most respected veterans. Her rebounding and defensive versatility resemble Alyssa Thomas, known for her physicality and playmaking from the forward spot.

Meanwhile, her shooting form and mid-range scoring are reminiscent of Elena Delle Donne, whose smooth mechanics make her deadly in space. Westbeld doesn’t copy these players, but her style intersects with theirs in meaningful ways. That hybrid skill set makes her a valuable rotational piece who can adapt to different lineups and coaching systems.

Mental Toughness and Team-First Mentality

Every coach who’s worked with Westbeld highlights one thing: her team-first mentality. She’s not the loudest voice in the locker room, but her actions resonate louder. Whether setting hard screens, boxing out tirelessly, or rotating on defense to cover a teammate’s mistake, she embraces the little things.

Her selflessness is rooted in accountability, and her leadership by example made her a favorite among Notre Dame coaches and teammates. She rarely chased stats and focused instead on making winning plays. That mindset is priceless in a league where chemistry and unselfish play often separate contenders from also-rans.

Transitioning to the Chicago Sky

Westbeld’s transition to the Chicago Sky brings depth and flexibility to a team looking to redefine its post-identity. With veterans like Elizabeth Williams and rising stars in the mix, Westbeld can slide into different lineups and make immediate contributions with her rebounding and defense.

She may not be starting right away, but her ability to space the floor, set intelligent screens, and defend multiple positions will earn her minutes. Her basketball IQ and composure make her coachable, and the Sky coaching staff sees her as a long-term asset who can grow into a core rotation piece.

The Broader Impact of Her Development

Maddy Westbeld’s rise from Kettering to Notre Dame and now to the WNBA reflects a roadmap for young players across the Midwest. Her story is proof that you don’t have to grow up in a basketball hotbed or be the flashiest scorer to make it big.

Grit, fundamentals, and consistency matter. She’s already inspiring a new generation of girls in Ohio and Indiana who see themselves in her path. Her journey also strengthens recruiting pipelines from Midwest high schools to elite college programs and, eventually, the pros. Her presence in Chicago solidifies her as one of the region’s top ambassadors for the game.

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Caitlin Clark wasn’t on the court, but the Indiana Fever looked a lot like they did in the season opener by demolishing Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky 79-52 on Saturday night in front of 19,496 fans at the United Center.

Clark led the Fever to a 93-58 win over the Sky on May 17, but was ruled out of Saturday night’s game due to a quad injury. Both teams were without their best point guard for most of the night, as Sky PG Courtney Vandersloot played five minutes before exiting the game with a knee injury.

A bad night for the Chicago Sky

Reese and the Chicago offense struggled without Vandersloot. Rookie Hailey Van Lith took over at point guard, going 2-of-5 from the field and scoring seven total points. She added two rebounds, no assists, one steal, one block, and three turnovers.

Reese’s struggles shooting continued. The second-year power forward went 2-of-7 shooting and scored four total points. She added 12 rebounds (seven on defense), two assists, and three turnovers. She was a minus-20 on the court.

Tyler Marsh: The Sky need to be better for Angel Reese

Following the game, head coach Tyler Marsh was asked about Reese’s performance against Indiana. Marsh suggested that Reese wasn’t a problem on the court and that the team needed to do more to help the defending WNBA rebounding champion on the court.

“I don’t think Angel struggled tonight, I think we struggled as a team, Marsh said. “It’s not about Angel being better for us, it’s us being better for Angel.”

The stats in this game and for the season say otherwise.

Chicago’s offense was embarrassed in their first meeting against the Fever this season when they shot 29.1%. The Sky shot 32.1% from the floor and only 20% from beyond the arc.

Marsh stressed after the season opener that such shooting wouldn’t happen again. Right now, the Sky are struggling to play offense against teams not named the Dallas Wings. It’s who this team is right now.

Chicago’s next game is against the New York Liberty on Tuesday. The Liberty won the first matchup between the two teams 99-74 on May 22, when Reese went 0-of-8 shooting and the Sky shot 36.2%.

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Ticket resellers are certainly ot happy with what has transpired in the last two weeks leading up to the Chicago Sky‘s matchup against the Indiana Fever Saturday at 7 p.m. CST.

The game was moved from the Sky’s home site, Wintrust Arena, to the United Center in anticipation of another edition of the rivalry between Sky forward Angel Reese and Fever point guard Caitlin Clark.

Unfortunately, Clark suffered a quad injury and has missed three games in a row. She didn’t want to rush back in time to play Reese and the Sky, saying it “wasn’t worth it” to jeopardize her health.

Fever head coach Stephanie White won’t be at the game either, missing the contest for personal reasons. Assistant coach Austin Kelly will fill in for White, per the Indy Star.

Chicago Sky-Indiana Fever tickets cost less than a coffee

On May 27, reports surfaced that ticket prices for the Sky-Fever game plunged 71% in anticipation of Clark missing the contest. Following the update that the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year would miss the contest, prices for a ticket at the 20,917-capacity stadium plummeted to as low as $3.

Before her rookie campaign in 2024, Reese credited herself for growing the league’s popularity. However, many fans on social media blamed Reese’s struggles to begin the season as the reason ticket values dropped so low now that Clark isn’t at the game.

The proof seems pretty clear at this point that Clark was the main draw for Saturday night’s game.

WNBA fans blame Angel Reese for cheap ticket prices

“I know Caitlin Clark is out, but people watch the WNBA for Angel Reese too. That’s why tickets for tonight’s Fever @ Sky game are priced through the roof at $3 each,” posted Barstool Sports’ account Ohio’s Tate.

I know Caitlin Clark is out, but people watch the WNBA for Angel Reese too.

That’s why tickets for tonight’s Fever @ Sky game are priced through the roof at $3 each. pic.twitter.com/0Ddq5HzdRV

— Ohio’s Tate (@BarstoolTate) June 7, 2025

“This weekend’s Sky-Fever game is now down to $7 on @TickPick and is likely to keep going down even more. The WNBA misses Caitlin Clark,” posted Legion Hoops.

“They actually don’t. Them tickets been bought up for a while now. W got the money. The resellers probably SICK tho,” commented a fan.

“$3? Cheaper than a HS basketball game,” posted another.

Tickets for Fever/Sky with Angel Reese (Caitlin Clark out with injury) can be had for three bucks.

3 dollars.

Please, stop telling me Angel Reese sells anything but victimhood.

— Peyton Moaning (@MoaningPeyton) June 7, 2025

“Reese is not the star she thinks she is! Very delusional!,” suggested a poster.

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The Chicago Sky enters Saturday night’s matchup against the Indiana Fever looking to win three games in a row. The game was moved from the Sky’s home base, Wintrust Arena, to the United Center in anticipation of another edition of the on-court rivalry between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark.

The two had an epic moment in the season opener on May 17 when Clark committed a Flagrant 1 foul on Reese as the second-year Sky forward attempted a layup. Reese’s response to Clark earned a technical.

The Fever won the matchup 93-58 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Caitlin Clark on the Chicago Sky: Not worth it

Unfortunately for WNBA fans, the Fever announced that Clark will miss Saturday night’s game due to a quad injury, which caused ticket prices to plummet for the contest.

Per the Associated Press, Clark said she’s made progress in recovering from the injury. She gave a little bulletin board material to Reese and the Sky by saying that it wasn’t “worth it” to rush back to play her budding WNBA rival.

“I’m not going to rush coming back,” Clark said. “It’s just not worth it. But after this weekend, I’ll be re-evaluated and we’ll have a better idea.”

How will Angel Reese react to the snub?

Evidently, Clark didn’t feel returning a little early for the game against Reese and the Sky was worth risking further injury.

Since Clark joined the Fever as the No. 1 pick in 2024, Indiana has a 4-1 record against the Sky. Indiana has a 1-2 record during the period Clark has been sidelined due to injury.

Saturday will be one of the better chances the Sky have of beating Indiana this season, but a would-be victory won’t taste as sweet to Reese.

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Based on the comments thrown on social media, Chicago Sky fans are passionate about their favorite WNBA team. There has been a lot of heated debate on X and Facebook as the Sky weathered a 0-4 start to the season before winning two straight games over the Dallas Wings.

The Sky are 2-4 before they next play a Caitlin Clark-less Indiana Fever on Saturday at the United Center. Ariel Atkins, who is playing in her first season for the Sky, told Tina Nguyen of Fox 32 that people in Chicago are “different” in a good way. She said the fan base is “insane.”

The Chicago Sky fan base is “insane”

“It’s been exciting,” Atkins said of joining the Sky. “I really enjoy Chicago. Chicago people are different. I only say that because it’s like, you meet somebody from Chicago and they’re like, ‘Oh, I’m from Chicago,’ and it’s like,’ Oh, how’d I know?’ You always hear in the first five seconds. So I love it.

“I think our fan base is insane. I think the support around this organization is pretty big, and we appreciate all the love and the support because it really does mean a lot.”

Fresh off her season-high 26 PTS vs Dallas Wings, @chicagosky's Ariel Atkins catches up with FOX 32's @ttinanguyen. pic.twitter.com/96kZwvoMyc

— FOX 32 News (@fox32news) June 2, 2025

The Sky are much more of a high-profile team than the team she spent her entire career with before joining Chicago in the offseason. The Washington Mystics selected Atkins with the No. 7 pick in the 2018 draft.

Not only is Chicago a bigger city, but the team has Angel Reese on the roster, and her celebrity grabs attention, both good and bad, from the fan base and people in general. Some of the comments fans leave about Reese and the Sky are… insane.

Atikins had a slow start to the season, scoring 28 points in the first three games. She went off in the last three games, scoring 21 points against the Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday, 17 against the Wings on Thursday, and a team-high 26 points against Dallas on Saturday.

Ariel Atkins believes the offense is finding its groove

Atkins believes the Sky are beginning to get into their groove on offense.

“Just getting our chemistry, you can kind of see we’re kind of knowing where each other is going to be,” Atkins said of the offense starting to click. “You can kind of see the passes are a little crisper, because you kind of know where the person is going to be. It’s a lot less fumbling and a lot less questioning. We’re figuring out each other, and we’re building that chemistry.”

Chicago needs the fan base to be insane on Saturday when they host the Fever. Even without Clark, ESPN analytics gives Indiana a 57.6% chance of winning Game 2 in the season series.

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No one on the Chicago Sky is going to need the team’s break until Saturday’s game against the Indiana Fever at the United Center more than Hailey Van Lith. The Sky have a week off in their schedule following their 94-83 win over the Dallas Wings at College Park Center.

Saturday’s game in Arlington, Texas, was a homecoming for Van Lith, who spent her final season in college playing for TCU. The Horned Frogs won the Big 12 championship and made it to the Elite Eight before being knocked off by Texas.

The No. 11 pick in the 2025 draft played 10 minutes against the Wings, going 0-of-2 shooting but adding four rebounds and an assist for Chicago.

Hailey Van Lith is exhausted

Van Lith hasn’t had much time off between playing in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, college basketball for TCU, and beginning her career as a rookie for the Sky. She’s appeared in four of Chicago’s six games as she deals with an ankle injury she suffered in the preseason.

Per Steve Greenberg of the Chicago Sun-Times, Van Lith is “exhausted.” Van Lith believes the cause of the ankle injury is bodily fatigue. She plans to continued playing through the weariness to help the SKy.

“My body will definitely need rest at the end of the year, but until that time comes, I’m 100%. I’ll run through a wall,” Van Lith told Greenberg. “I think this team and myself can do something special, so I’m definitely not going to let that opportunity go by.”

The Sky drafted Van Lith to come learn from and come off the bench to relieve veteran point guard Courtney Vandersloot. Van Lith is averaging 2.5 points, 1.8 assists, and 1.3 rebounds per contest on 9.3 minutes per game. She’s made no three-point shots and is shooting 25% from the field this season.

No doubt, her numbers are hurting due to the fatigue.

Whatever the Chicago Sky want Van Lith to do

Van Lith understands her role with the Sky might be limited in her rookie season, but she’s ready to do whatever head coach Tyler Marsh asks.

“Whatever my role is at the moment, I don’t feel bound to it,” Van Lith said. “Whatever my role may be every game, it doesn’t change how I feel about what type of player I am. I know my team values me and that things change at the drop of a hat, and I’m going to be ready for whatever they need me to be.

“But I don’t care either way. I think when you get caught up in caring about things like that is when you become an emotional roller coaster.”

Hopefully, some time off this week will help Van Lith before a 10-game month in June.

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Chicago Sky power forward Angel Reese entered Saturday night’s matchup against the Dallas Wings with shooting 31.3% through the first five games of the regular season.

Reese went 4-of-13 shooting (contributing as many made baskets as turnovers) for 14 points in the Sky’s 94-83 win over the Wings in front of 6,251 fans at College Park Center.

Reese was helpful in other areas, adding nine rebounds (five on defense), two assists, and three steals. Chicago as a whole shot 41.1% on the night. Ariel Atkins led the Sky with 26 points on 8-of-14 shooting, with four made three-point attempts.

Before the game, Reese told the media that rebounding is how she’s getting her points. She wants to do whatever it takes to help Chicago win games. The team is now 2-4 following their second straight win, both coming against a 1-6 Dallas team.

Angel Reese had a rude response to a reporter

Per Steve Greenberg of the Chicago Sun-Times, a reporter asked Reese about her shooting problems. Reese had a rude response, refusing to answer the question and turning her head away from the questioner.

“Asked about her shooting woes, she just turned her head from an inquirer and awaited a different question from somebody else,” Greenberg wrote.

That wasn’t the only time Reese showed frustration when it came to her shortcomings on offense. She “pounded the ball” into the basketball court after a missed shot in the second half.

“But Reese’s rough go at putting the ball in the hole is an ongoing issue,” Greenberg wrote. “There are moments like the one after she missed her first shot attempt of the third quarter from in close. After a whistle, she pounded the ball to the court, turned and started the other way, then thought better of it, retrieved the ball and shot a practice layup.

“Let the record show she made it. Clearly, though, it’s frustrating for her at times.”

The Chicago Sky can’t depend on Reese for offensive help

Reese struggles with shooting has had head coach Tyler Marsh alter some of the scheme during the last week.

Marsh wanted Reese to handle the ball more as a point forward this season. He also wanted her to attempt more three-point shots to help open up opportunities for the rest of the team.

While the increased ball handling has led to her leading the team in turnovers, Reese hasn’t attempted a shot from beyond the arc since May 25, when she missed her three-point attempt in Chicago’s 91-78 loss to the LA Sparks.

She’s 1-for-3 on three-point attempts this season. Until she masters shots from closer range, the three-point shot won’t be a threat from the second-year post player.

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The Chicago Sky earned a much-needed first win of the season in a 97-92 triumph over the Dallas Wings in front of 9,025 fans at Wintrust Arena. As a team, the Sky had an impressive night on offense, making 46.8% of their shot attempts and 41.7% from beyond the arc.

Kamila Cardoso led Chicago with 23 points. The second-year center’s play was much needed, because fellow big Angel Reese had an off night shooting. She went 2-of-6 from the field and committed as many turnovers as made baskets.

Following the game, Sky coach Tyler Marsh praised Reese for doing the dirty work in other facets of the game. While she contributed only six points, the 2024 No. 7 pick added nine rebounds (five on defense) and five assists.

Chicago Sky coach praises Angel Reese for “huge rebounds”

Marsh credited Reese’s rebounding skills for helping Chicago improve to 1-4.

“I think that’s who Angel is–in the best way,” Marsh said when asked about Reese helping the team with plays that aren’t tallied on a stat sheet. “I think that’s what her skillset allows her to be, that we shouldn’t just look at her as a rebounder or just as a scorer.

“There’s so many different things that she can do on a court that helps a team win. And even though shots weren’t falling for her tonight, she had five assists, she had huge rebounds down the stretch. And that’s the kind of versatility that we see in her. And she’s embraced it so far.”

A rough start to the season shooting

Through five games, Reese has made 31.3% of her shot attempts. She’s averaging 9.2 points, 2.8 assists, and 13 rebounds per contest. Until she starts making baskets, the Sky are going to depend on Reese to rebound and play elite defense. 

Reese will have another opportunity to progress in Marsh’s offense when the Sky take on the Wings in Dallas on Saturday night at 7 p.m. CST.

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The Chicago Sky enters Thursday night’s matchup against the Dallas Wings looking to earn their first victory of the season. Much has gone wrong for the Sky during their 0-4 start to 2025.

The offense was sluggish in the first three contests, failing to score 80 points until they were defeated 94-89 by the Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday night. The defense, especially around the perimeter, has been porous.

One of the main issues on offense has been ball control. The Sky lead the league in turnovers per game at 18.3 per contest. Angel Reese is the main culprit, averaging 4.3 turnovers per game.

Angel Reese has a turnover problem

As Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune points out, Reese and Kia Nurse are the only starters on the team averaging more turnovers than assists.

“The Sky are the most mistake-prone team in the WNBA,” Poe wrote. “They average 19 turnovers per game and give up 19.8 points off those errors. Only four Sky players — Courtney Vandersloot, Kamilla Cardoso, Ariel Atkins and Hailey Van Lith, who has played limited minutes because of injury — are averaging more assists than turnovers.”

Reese is averaging nearly twice as many turnovers as assists, as she averages 2.3 assists per night.

Are the Chicago Sky comfortable with the new offense?

Poe thinks the reason for the unusual number of turnovers is that players are not comfortable with first-year head coach Tyler Marsh’s system.

“But much of the Sky’s turnover problem seems to reflect a teamwide discomfort within the offensive system,” Poe wrote. “The Sky are one of the fastest-paced teams in the league, but this insistence on pushing the pace often leads to miscalculated passes up the court that squander transition opportunities before they begin.”

Reese is being asked to take on a new role in the offense. She’s playing more point forward, a task that appears to be a burden for the second-year player in the early season.

Chicago will have to decide if the early troubles are growing pains or if they need to adjust their play to better fit Reese’s limited talents (at least for now).

Poe thinks the nature of the Sky’s offense will naturally cause turnovers to happen, but the team can manage to win games if they keep that number down to 14 or fewer per contest.

Given that Reese is averaging 31% shooting, 2.3 assists, and 4.3 turnovers per game, it might be time for the Sky to reconsider putting and keeping the six-foot-three, 165 forward in the post.

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Hours before the Chicago Sky lost 94-89 to the Phoenix Mercury, the WNBA released its findings on the investigation into an alleged racial incident between an Indiana Fever fan directed towards Angel Reese on May 17 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

The league found no “substantiated” evidence of hateful speech directed towards Reese.

The WNBA announced on May 18 that they were looking into the incident. Reece responded by saying that it is “tough” for her to hear hateful comments during WNBA games.

Following the release of the WNBA’s findings Tuesday, the league and media members following the Sky have received harsh criticism for how they handled the investigation and the aftermath.

Did the WNBA start a “racial war” with Angel Reese investigation?

On X, Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports (a well-documented fan of Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever) called out ESPN for running with the story and accused the league of creating a “racial war” based on hearsay.

“Maybe wait next time before creating a racial war based on angry tik toks from Chicago Sky/Angel trolls who weren’t even at the game,” Portnoy wrote. “Honestly one of the worst mismanagements of Pr I’ve ever seen.”

Jackson Thompson of Fox News pointed out that Sky and Mercury beat reporters for not asking Reese about the results of the league investigation before or after Tuesday night’s game.

“During the Chicago Sky’s postgame press conference on Tuesday night after a 94-89 loss to the Phoenix Mercury, Sky star Angel Reese was not questioned about the WNBA investigation that could not substantiate claims of hateful comments reportedly toward her,” Thompson wrote.

Chicago Sky’s PR team has been unhelpful with reporters

In defense of the media, Steve Greenberg of the Chicago Sun-Times wrote last week that Chicago’s PR team has shot down reporters’ questions to Reese on the subject. Following the Sky’s loss to the LA Sparks on Sunday, Reese shot down a beat reporter’s question on a topic outside of basketball, saying that she wanted to stick to the game in postgame interviews.

Those covering the Sky should have the opportunity to ask Reese about the WNBA’s findings before or after a practice session. It’s an important question, and Reese should have an opportunity to voice her perspective on the situation.

The Sky’s PR team will have plenty of time to coach Reese on the answer.

Regardless of the league’s findings on the incident at Gainbridge Fieldhouse that came from “relevant fans” (what does that mean?), it doesn’t take long to type Angel Reese’s name on X or Google before one comes across racist sentiment.

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The Chicago Sky are set to play the Dallas Wings on Thursday night at the Wintrust Arena to attempt their first win of the regular season. The Sky suffered a heartbreaking defeat to the Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday night when they blew a 16-point lead in front of 8,818 fans at PHX Arena.

Chicago had its best game offensively of the season in the 94-89 loss, but the team still lost the turnover battle 16-9.

A bumpy ride to begin the season was expected, given a contest on the road against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever and then a turnaround game at home against the defending champion New York Liberty. But a 0-4 start isn’t what the Sky imagined would be their reality entering a must-win two-game stretch against rookie phenom Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings this week.

A disappointing start for the Chicago Sky

Per Steve Greenberg of the Chicago Sun-Times, Sky general manager Jeff Pagliocca called the start to the season “disappointing.”

“It’s been a bit disappointing,” Jeff Pagliocca said. “I don’t think we were expecting things to go this way.”

The Sky added Courtney Vandersloot, Kia Nurse, and Ariel Atkins to provide depth and chemistry to the offense that Chicago lacked when Chennedy Carter was the main feature on offense. The Sky have averaged the third-fewest points per game (74.8) and a league-worst 18.3 turnovers per game.

Angel Reese believes the team can win

Pagliocca believes new first-year head coach Tyler Marsh and his staff can turn the Sky’s fortunes around.

“We think we have the pieces here,” Pagliocca said. “I believe a lot in the staff. . . . This group, the continuity as people and as teammates, it’s a non-issue. They’re together. They’re locked in. We just need to play better basketball. We have to execute our stuff and follow the [scouting reports].

“We can always compete harder, but we have people here that care, and I think that’s what’s going to get us out of this hole.”

Following the Sky’s loss on Tuesday night, Reese told the media she and the team are not satisfied. In a locker room full of winners, Chicago is determined to get better.

Those comments have been the norm after all four losses. The Sky need to prove to Pagliocca, and frankly themselves, that they can win when they play a bad Wings team Thursday and Saturday night.

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Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky took another incremental step on Tuesday night, but ended up losing 94-89 to the Phoenix Mercury in front of 8,818 fans at PHX Arena. Reese recorded her third double-double through four games, adding 13 points, 15 rebounds, three assists, three steals, and two blocks.

However, she was tied with Courtney Vandersloot and Ariel Atkins for having the most turnovers (3) on the Sky. Chicago lost the turnover battle 16-9, an issue that has been a big contributor to an ugly 0-4 start under first-year head coach Tyler Marsh.

Following the game, Reese told the media that the Sky proved they could score. The team’s 89 points were the highest of the season by 10 points. She thinks the defense needs to improve.

“Obviously, we’re not satisfied,” Reese said. “A lot of us are winners. All of us are winners. We want to win.”

Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese has 7-word message before Wings’ game

On her X account, Reese posted that she believes God has a plan. The second-year power forward is taking it “day by day,” one day before the Sky host the Dallas Wings.

“God has a plan. Day by day.” Reese posted.

God has a plan. Day by day.

— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) May 28, 2025

The Sky will have their best opportunity of the young season to earn win No. 1 when they host rookie Paige Bueckers and the Wings at Wintrust Arena on Thursday night. The Wings are 1-4. Per ESPN analytics, Dallas has a 55.9% chance of winning the matchup that will be shown on Prime Video at 7 p.m. CST.

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Hours before their game against the Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday night, the Chicago Sky learned the WNBA concluded its investigation into an alleged racist comment directed from a fan at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 17 to Angel Reese.

Sky head coach Tyler Marsh said the team became aware of the complaint when the announcement was released by the league. None of the Chicago players mentioned the incident during the postgame after the Indiana Fever defeated the Sky 93-58 in the regular season opener.

The Chicago Sky learn of the WNBA’s decision

The WNBA released a statement on X confirming that the league found nothing to substantiate the claim that a racist or hateful remark was made during the game toward Reese.

“We have investigated the report of racist fan behavior in the vicinity of the court during the May 17, 2025 Chicago Sky at Indiana Fever game,” per the statement. “Based on information gathered to date, including from relevant fans, team and arena staff, as well as audio and video review of the game, we have not substantiated it.

“The WNBA is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for everyone and will continue to be vigilant in enforcing our fan code of conduct.”

Angel Reese says what she heard was “tough”

On May 20, Reese said it’s “tough” for her to hear hate speech during games.

“It’s tough, but I have a great support system,” Reese said. “I’m loved by so many people. In the moment it’s hard to hear, but my support system is great. God has protected me in so many different ways. I’ve gone through so many different things in the past couple years of my life, but having the support and love and being part of an organization that really supports me and loves me is (important).”

For now, the league is claiming that did not occur on May 17.

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The Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever had plenty of fireworks during their matchup on May 17. The Fever wound up winning the contest 93-58 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Angel Reese recorded a double-double. Caitlin Clark earned a triple-double. But it was Clark’s flagrant 1 foul on Reese that caused headlines in the Fever’s route in the season opener.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark suffered an injury

The heated rivalry between Clark and Reese was expected to ratchet up a notch when the Fever travel to play the Sky at the United Center on June 7. However, Clark suffered a quad injury, and Indiana announced on Monday that Clark was set to miss two weeks, including the Fever’s matchup against Chicago.

Reese and the Sky have been in a funk to start the season, going 0-3 before their Tuesday night game against the Phoenix Mercury. The team has failed to score 80 points in a game, and Reese leads Chicago in turnovers with 19 through the first three games.

With news of Reese struggling and Clark’s injury, ticket prices have plummeted for the June 7 matchup.

Chicago Sky ticket prices down 71% for June 7 matchup

Per Front Office Sports and TickPick, prices to see Reese go against a Clark-less Fever have dropped 71% since the announcement of Clark’s injury.

“Clark’s injury has sent get-in ticket prices for the Fever’s rivalry game against the Sky down 71% from $86 to $25, per @TickPick,” FOS posted on X. “The June 7 game was moved to the United Center, the 21,000-seat home of the Chicago Bulls—the largest arena in the NBA.”

Caitlin Clark's injury has sent get-in ticket prices for the Fever’s rivalry game against the Sky down 71% from $86 to $25, per @TickPick.

The June 7 game was moved to the United Center, the 21,000-seat home of the Chicago Bulls—the largest arena in the NBA. pic.twitter.com/l4enuyT0iB

— Front Office Sports (@FOS) May 27, 2025

The Sky and Fever are set to play three more games after June 7. Chicago will host Indiana one more time when they play on June 27 at the United Center.

WNBA fans who bought tickets for that game will have to hope Clark is 100% by then. It wouldn’t hurt to see Reese and the Sky play cleaner offense and tougher defense before the matchup.

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The Chicago Sky moved their June 7 matchup against the Indiana Fever from their home court at Wintrust Arena to the United Center in anticipation of another edition in the budding rivalry between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.

Fireworks were seen between the two second-year WNBA stars in their regular season opener on May 17 when Clark committed a flagrant 1 against Reese in the third quarter. Reese followed and shouted at Clark as she walked to the Fever bench.

Indiana wound up winning the contest 93-58.

Chicago was hoping for a better result in their rematch against the Fever on June 7.

That might happen, but Clark will not be on the court for Indiana in the matchup.

Caitlin Clark will not play the Chicago Sky on June 7

Per a statement by the Fever on Memorial Day, Clark suffered a quad injury and will not play for the next two weeks, which includes their June 7 contest against the Sky at the United Center.

Per the Fever:

“Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has suffered a left quadriceps strain and will be out a minimum of two weeks, the team announced today. Further updates will be provided, as available, following re-evaluation.”

No Angel Reese-Clark rematch at the United Center

The news is bad for WNBA fans hoping for an exciting rematch between Reese and Clark. Many fans think the WNBA will have lower ratings until Clark returns from the injury.

Clark’s injury is certainly bad news for the league and the contest on June 7. The United Center, which has a capacity of 23,500, won’t be filled to watch Reese and the Sky go against a Clark-less Fever team.

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While the Chicago Sky made progress in their third game of the year on offense by finishing Sunday’s contest with a shooting percentage of 46.4%, the team could not finish another contest within 10 points of their opponent.

The Sky led the league with a minus-60 point differential through two games. Chicago made that 73 with a 91-78 loss to the LA Sparks in front of 11,422 fans at crypto.com Arena.

Following the game, Angel Reese told the media that the team was not happy or satisfied with the outcome. She knows the team has a long way to develop if they want to play competitive basketball in the regular season, much less worry about the playoffs.

One of the Sky’s biggest issues on Sunday was turnovers. Reese accounted for four of Chicago’s 17 turnovers against the Sparks.

Elizabeth Williams: Turnovers are killing us

During her press conference, Elizabeth Williams said turnovers and defense killed the Sky’s chances of winning their first game of the season on Sunday.

“I thought we were a little more disruptive today than we’ve been in the last couple of games, but we did let their runs go on too long,” Williams said. “I think that’s what ultimately hurt us outside of turnovers.”

With Reese sitting beside her, nodding, Williams answered a question about the Sky’s biggest challenge on the court by reiterating that turnovers are hurting the offense.

“I think we have to offensively just take care of the ball,” Williams said. “Value possessions. Move it. When we get good possessions, we’re scoring off them.”

Angel Reese is a turnover machine for the Chicago Sky

The Sky are averaging 19 turnovers per contest. Reese is committing the most turnovers for Chicago at 4.7 a game, more than double Courtney Vandersloot’s 2.3 turnovers per game, the second most on the team.

The Sky have asked Reese to play more point forward this season. She has seen her turnover rate more than double from 2024, when she averaged 2.2 turnovers per game.

Reese’s turnover issue is clearly holding Chicago back, and Williams understands it must be fixed quickly if the team has any chance of winning games, let alone scoring 80 points for the first time in 2025.

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The Chicago Sky entered Sunday’s matchup against the LA Sparks having made WNBA history by being the first team to lose its first two games of the regular season by a point differential of -60. On Sunday, the Sky made incremental progress in a 91-78 loss to the Sparks in front of 11,422 fans at crypto.com Arena.

The Sky’s offense shot much better, 46.4% from the floor, the first time the team made more than 37% of their attempts. However, the team made just 20% of their three-point shots.

Reese was a -14 on the floor and created four turnovers, but her 13 points were a team-high against the Sparks. She added 12 rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Chicago named her their Player of the Game for her efforts in claiming another double-double.

Angel Reese: “A step forward”

Following the game, Reese suggested that losing by just 13 points to LA was a “step forward” for Chicago. But the team will be okay if they continue to iron out problems.

“It was a step forward… It’s tough losing three in a row, but I think we’ve got to stay together and continue to work on the things that we need to work on,” Reese said. “I think we’ll be alright.”

The Sky’s offense continued to have issues with turnovers. They lost the turnover battle 17-11. Those turnovers cost Chicago a chance to hit the 80-point threshold for the first time all season.

The Chicago Sky are not happy

Reese believes veteran leadership on the Sky will help the team get over their slump, but she said the locker room isn’t happy sitting at 0-3.

“I mean we have (Ariel Atkins) (Courtney Vandersloot), (Kia Nurse), they’ve been in this league for a while and they know what it takes to win and get over this hump,” Reese said. “We’re not happy. Obviously, we’re not satisfied at all. We’re hungry for a win.“

The Sky will have an opportunity to earn their first win on Tuesday when they travel to play the Phoenix Mercury. Per ESPN analytics, Chicago has a 31.6% chance of defeating the Mercury.

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The Chicago Sky are looking to put another cold shooting night behind them when they play the LA Sparks at 5 p.m. CST on Sunday. The Sky shot just 36.2% in a 99-74 loss to the New York Liberty on Thursday night at Wintrust Arena.

Second-year power forward Angel Reese and rookie Hailey Van Lith combined to go 0-of-12 shooting. All six of their points during the loss came from the free-throw line.

Van Lith, the No. 11 pick in the draft, is shooting 33.3% from the field through the Sky’s first two games, both blowout losses to the Indiana Fever and Liberty.

It remains to be seen if she can improve her stats on Sunday.

Chicago Sky could be without Hailey Van Lith on Sunday

Per Karli Bell of Courside KB, Van Lith is questionable to play the Sparks due to an ankle injury. Moriah Jefferson will miss her third contest in a row with a leg injury.

“Chicago Sky status report for their game vs the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday: Moriah Jefferson (leg) is OUT Hailey Van Lith (ankle) is QUESTIONABLE,” Bell posted on X.

Chicago Sky status report for their game vs the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday:

Moriah Jefferson (leg) is OUT

Hailey Van Lith (ankle) is QUESTIONABLE

— Karli Bell (@KarliBell33) May 25, 2025

The ankle injury returns?

Van Lith dealt with an ankle injury in the preseason. She was questionable to play the Fever on May 17, but played four minutes off the bench in the Sky’s 93-58 regular-season opening loss. Van Lith was not on the injury report before Chicago’s contest against the Liberty.

Fans on social media were saddened by the news that the ankle issue had returned.

— Kei (@citygirlkei305) May 25, 2025

“Tough break for the Sky. @IsaacNelsonX17 your market insights on injury impacts have been clutch—always helps put things in perspective. Hope Van Lith can suit up,” posted another.

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The Chicago Sky made plenty of history they’d rather forget in their 99-74 loss to the New York Liberty on Thursday night. The Sky are at -60 in point discrepancy through their first two games in the WNBA, which set a league record.

A shooting percentage of 29.1% against the Indiana Fever and 36.2% against the Liberty played a role in the blowout losses. Angel Reese’s 0-of-8 shooting and five turnovers (Chicago committed 23 turnovers) didn’t help matters in Thursday night’s loss in front of 9,025 fans at Wintrust Arena.

The Chicago Sky’s defense made WNBA history

While offensive woes have been the main story for the Sky in the early season, Chicago’s defense is also to blame for an embarrassing start. Per ESPN and the Associated Press, the Sky’s defense broke a WNBA record for surrendering the most three-point shots to another team in the regular season with 19.

“Led by Natasha Cloud with four 3-pointers and 18 points, the defending champion New York Liberty broke the WNBA regular-season record by making 19 3s in a 99-74 victory over the Chicago Sky on Thursday night,” per the ESPN and AP report.

“Eight of nine Liberty players who attempted a 3-pointer made at least one from deep as the team finished 19-for-34 (56%). The previous team and WNBA highs were 18 3-pointers in a regular-season game. The Las Vegas Aces made 23 3s in a playoff game in 2022.”

Angel Reese wants to make the WNBA’s All-Defensive Team

During the preseason, Reese said her goal for 2025 was to make the WNBA’s All-Defensive Team. Reese created three steals, but she had no blocks and was a -25 on the court against the defending WNBA champs.

During his postgame press conference, Sky head coach Tyler Marsh chalked up the defensive woes to self-inflicted wounds.

“New York imposed their will on us a little bit and took us out of our rhythm,” Marsh said. “That’s a good team, (and) you can’t afford to self-inflict wounds.”

The Sky are set to travel to play the LA Sparks on Sunday and have an opportunity to get their defense back on track. The Sparks are 1-2 and have yet to score 90 points in each of their first three contests in the regular season.

But, Chicago has yet to score 80.

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The Chicago Sky broke a WNBA record for having the worst point discrepancy through two games at -60.

The Sky’s 29.1% shooting was an issue for Chicago in their 93-58 loss to the Indiana Fever on Saturday. Poor offense and defense caused a 99-74 defeat to the New York Liberty during Thursday night’s home opener in front of 9,025 fans at Wintrust Arena.

Second-year star Angel Reese had a nightmare game on offense. She sent 0-for-8 shooting, with her only two points coming on a pair of free throws. The point forward also committed five turnovers.

Chicago Sky coach Tyler Marsh made a mistake

Reese went 0-of-5 shooting in the first quarter, but only managed three more shot attempts the rest of the game. During his press conference postgame, Sky head coach Tyler Marsh admitted he needed to do a better job facilitating his bigs like Reese and Cardoso.

“I’ve got to be better at getting the ball into our post players,” Marsh said via CHGO Sky.

Tyler Marsh: "I've got to be better at getting the ball into our post players."

— CHGO Sky (@CHGO_Sky) May 23, 2025

Cardoso finished 3-of-8 shooting for 6 points.

Fans on social media agreed that Marsh needed to help his post players.

“Angel and kamilla deserve better Jeff P got Icy Hot and bengay team; they are not playing through their bigs,” posted a fan.

“Well they need to be better at finishing,” wrote another, who thinks Reese needs to take better advantage of her opportunities.

Angel Reese is rushing her shots

The Sky shot poorly against the defending WNBA champs, making 36.2% of their field goals. Marsh sounded like a broken record postgame, saying he doesn’t believe the team will have so many misses during games this season.

He believed part of Reese’s problem on Thursday was that she rushed her attempts.

“Some of (her shots) were rushed,” Marsh said via Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times. “That was really it. Angel knows that we have confidence in her. . . . We have constant belief in all our players to make those. It’s not going to be often that we have a ton of misses like this.”

Reese is shooting 22.7% through the first two games of the season. More troubling, she’s made only 37.5% of her free throws. While she’s struggling from the field, Reese is gaining big numbers in rebounding, averaging 14.5 per game, though many are from her own misses.

For the Sky, Reese’s offense and the inefficiency of the offense as a whole is unsustainable, they’re not playing competitive basketball.

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