The WNBA season that ended with the Las Vegas Aces capturing the title behind a dominant A’ja Wilson, who swept every major individual honor, left behind numerous storylines that have continued to be dissected in the months that followed.
One of them centers on the most eye-catching, though not necessarily the most talented, player on the Chicago Sky, a figure who constantly generated expectation in the starting lineup, often more for what she did away from the court than for her production on it, while also battling recurring injuries, Angel Reese.
Chicago, alongside the Dallas Wings, finished as the league’s worst teams, posting an unsightly 10-34 record that left both franchises looking directionless, with little clarity about their immediate competitive future.
To make matters worse, the relationship between Reese and the organization deteriorated toward the end of the year, when in September the franchise issued a reprimand following comments she made to the Chicago Tribune that were deemed detrimental to the team.
I’m under contract. I plan on returning to the Sky, continuing to talk to Tyler, and building that relationship with Jeff and Tyler.
That was Reese’s response when asked about her future in Chicago.
Angel Reese’s numbers in the 2025 season
Despite everything, Angel Reese delivered a serviceable 2025 season, averaging 14.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game, numbers that earned her solid appreciation from the team’s fan base.
Those statistics, combined with her impact when healthy, suggest that she remains a valuable asset and a profitable presence when she is on the floor, even after the late-season disagreement with the front office.
At the same time, her performance and behavior, both on and off the court, continue to be evaluated, an essential factor for any professional organization when determining long-term commitments to its players.
Angel Reese’s time at the USA team training camp
This weekend, from Friday, December 12, through Sunday, the 14th, the United States national team held a training camp where Reese reunited with former college teammates and WNBA peers such as Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers.
I’m here to work. I mean, this is my offseason, what my offseason is looking like for this year. So I want to play for the USA team, and just continue to build by resumé, learn a lot here, and soak it all in. Just have fun.
Reese explained her experience at the camp.
Her participation also served as confirmation that the injuries that sidelined her for fourteen games are now behind her, and that she is fully healthy and preparing with confidence for the upcoming season.
In that context, the camp appearance reinforces the message already conveyed by her statements and statistics, closing the season with clarity about her status, readiness, and immediate professional outlook for the league.
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