Chicago Sky star Angel Reese has found herself at the center of a heated controversy after publicly criticizing her teammates and expressing frustration with the team's roster and direction.
In an interview published on September 3, 2025, Reese questioned the competitiveness of her teammates and suggested that if improvements are not made, she might pursue "a different direction" in her career. "We have to get good players. We have to get great players. That's a non-negotiable for me," Reese said. The remarks came amid a difficult 2025 season for the Sky, who currently sit near the bottom of the league standings and are out of playoff contention.
Reese later apologized to her teammates, clarifying she "did not intentionally mean to put down" those who have supported her throughout the challenging season. Despite this, the Sky announced on September 5 that Reese would be suspended for the first half of their Sunday game against the Las Vegas Aces due to her comments being "detrimental to the team."
Reese's situation highlights deeper issues within the Chicago Sky franchise and has triggered intense discussion within the WNBA community. Fans are split between defending Reese’s call for higher standards and critiquing the timing and manner of her remarks.
As the Sky look to regroup in the final stretch of their season, all eyes will be on how this controversy impacts both Reese's future and the team’s performance.
Stay tuned to DirectSport24 for updates and in-depth analysis of Angel Reese's ongoing saga and the Chicago Sky's season.