Fans can sometimes take things a little too far – and this time, Angel Reese is at the center of it all. Not only is the Chicago Sky star under the microscope for her recent performances on the court, but now she’s also facing the kind of personal speculation women athletes know all too well.
It all started with a single, subtle moment. Reese, known for turning every arena tunnel into a runway, arrived in one of her usual show-stopping looks – this time wrapped in a long trench coat that screamed high fashion. But a quick motion – carefully adjusting her coat to cover her waist – sparked a wildfire of pregnancy rumors online. All it took was a second, and people jumped to conclusions.
When fashion flips into frenzy
For many, the movement looked like a calculated attempt to hide something. But some women online came to her defense, pointing out the obvious: it was likely just a pose fix, making sure the coat didn’t fly open mid-photo. Reese, after all, is known for slaying her outfits- and that includes posing for Instagram. The idea that a basic styling move turned into baby speculation is a bit of a stretch – but that’s the internet.
The talk, however, didn’t stop there. Conversations quickly veered into a common – and frustrating – space for female athletes. Whether it’s weight gain, bloating, or just the wrong outfit at the wrong time, women’s bodies are constantly up for public debate. And while no one knows the truth behind the rumor, the bigger issue is the way fans obsess over female bodies instead of focusing on what really matters – their game.
On-court struggles fueling the fire
Unfortunately, this wave of rumors comes as Reese faces growing criticism over her performance with the Sky. Some fans say she talks a bigger game than she delivers, and that her production hasn’t matched her energy. She’s quietly become a rebounding machine. In fact, Reese now has more rebounds (532) than points (526) in her WNBA career.
Still, her scoring inconsistency has become a talking point. And with the added noise of pregnancy rumors – something she hasn’t even addressed – the conversation around Reese feels less about basketball and more about everything else. It’s a reminder that for women in sports, the scrutiny can hit from all sides, often unfairly.
As for Angel, she hasn’t said a word – which might be the smartest move right now. Whether she’s just protecting her peace or ignoring the nonsense, Reese will keep walking that runway however she pleases.
Read the full article here
