After another difficult season for the Chicago Sky, Angel Reese has not held back her disappointment, voicing demands for change that have both energized fans and created friction within her own locker room.
Reese, the seventh pick in the 2024 draft and a former LSU standout, has already proven herself as one of the most marketable young players in women’s basketball.
On the court, she provided consistent production, but the Sky faltered once again. After finishing 13-27 last season, Chicago slipped further in 2025, closing out with a 10-34 record, the second-worst in the league.
For Reese, accustomed to winning at every level, patience is running thin.
“I’m not settling for the same s**t we did this year,” Reese told the Chicago Tribune. “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.”
Fallout from Reese’s remarks
Those candid remarks rippled through the Sky organization almost immediately.
Reports surfaced that several teammates confronted Reese about the comments, upset with what they interpreted as a public critique of their commitment. The team responded by suspending Reese for the first half of its next game.
Though Reese did not openly push back against the suspension, she made her feelings clear during the Sky’s final home game on Thursday.
Angel Reese’s own revenge
Spotting a fan wearing a “Free Angel” shirt, she arranged for her security team to move the supporter into the courtside seats normally reserved for her family and close friends.
The gesture was subtle but symbolic, signaling her awareness of the controversy and her willingness to embrace the narrative.
The strain between Reese and the franchise adds pressure to an already critical offseason for Chicago.
The 23-year-old forward has positioned herself as both a cornerstone and a catalyst, pushing the organization to pursue elite talent that can transform the Sky into contenders.
Whether management can meet those expectations remains to be seen.
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