CHICAGO (AP) – WNBA star Angel Reese will likely be on the Chicago Sky’s roster “till I hear in a different way,” basic supervisor Jeff Pagliocca stated Friday.
The Sky suspended Reese for the primary half of a recreation final week for feedback deemed “detrimental to the crew.” She questioned the franchise’s expertise in an interview with the Chicago Tribune.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 07: Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky warms up earlier than a recreation in opposition to the Las Vegas Aces at T-Cell Area on September 07, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Sky 80-66. NOTE TO USER: Person expressly acknowle
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Reese didn’t take the courtroom for the Sky after the announcement. The crew listed her as coping with a again harm for its ultimate three video games, elevating hypothesis about her long-term future in Chicago.
“Angel is an ascending younger expertise on this league who’s had two very, superb seasons right here in Chicago,” Pagliocca stated. “Clearly we went by means of what we did. I really feel like we closed the chapter on it. She spoke to her teammates, she spoke publicly. We moved on as a crew. She’s a particular participant. And I’ve good conversations with Angel day by day, together with her crew day by day. They’re fixed, they usually’re productive.”
The Sky (10-34) completed with the worst file within the Japanese Convention this season. They went 1-13 with out Reese, who led the league in rebounding (12.6 a recreation) and double-doubles (23). She led the crew in scoring (14.7 factors) and assists (3.7).
Chicago handled a rash of accidents, most notably dropping level guard Courtney Vandersloot to a torn knee ligament seven video games into the season.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 07: (L-R) Hailey Van Lith #2, Ariel Atkins #7 and Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky look on from the bench within the second quarter of their recreation in opposition to the Las Vegas Aces at T-Cell Area on September 07, 2025 in Las Veg
Nonetheless, the Sky have struggled since drafting Reese seventh total out of LSU in 2024. They’ve gained 23 of 84 video games. Reese informed the Tribune the crew has “to get nice gamers” this offseason or else she would possibly think about leaving.
Pagliocca, who has been a goal for fan criticism, reiterated his dedication to getting it proper and stated extra assets can be accessible this offseason than in earlier years.
“I’m appreciative that we have now passionate followers that wish to see successful,” Pagliocca stated. “We really feel the identical. And I do know I’ve full help from possession. We have now nice conversations. There’s lots of mutual respect there.”
Pagliocca added that he has “all of the respect on the planet” for first-year coach Tyler Marsh.
“I believe he’s the man for the job,” he stated.
