Breaking: Angel Reese Receives Setback After Big Announcement on Her Future
In yet another dramatic turn in her young professional career, Angel Reese — the rising star of the Chicago Sky — has received unwelcome news just after making a bold statement about her future. Here’s the full story.
The Announcement
Recently, Reese made headlines when she publicly challenged her team’s direction and made it clear she has no interest in settling for mediocrity. In an interview, she declared:
“We have to get great players. That’s a non-negotiable for me … and if things don’t pan out, obviously I might have to move in a different direction and do what’s best for me.”
Everything seemed aligned for a move toward greatness — or at least for Reese to demand one.
The Bad News
However, only days after that announcement, it appears the relationship between Reese and the Sky has taken a hit. Key developments:
Reese was suspended for a half-game by the Sky for comments deemed “detrimental to the team.”
The Sky listed Reese as having a back injury for the final three games of the season — yet many believe the injury tag is a proxy for deeper issues.
Her statements about a potential exit, combined with the team’s disciplinary action, have sparked speculation that her future in Chicago may be in jeopardy.
In short: she made a big announcement about her expectations — and almost immediately received a declaration of dissatisfaction from her organization.
The Context
To understand how things got here, a quick backdrop:
Reese joined the Sky as the No. 7 pick in the 2024 draft.
She has delivered strong individual numbers (leading the league in rebounds, for example).
The Sky, however, have struggled — missing the playoffs, finishing with one of the worst records, and undergoing a coaching change and front-office instability.
Reese’s pointed remarks come amid this frustration, making clear she no longer wants “the same s––– we did this year.”
In many ways, her announcement was less about her alone and more about the entire organizational direction.
What This Means Going Forward
Here are some potential scenarios and take-aways:
Fractured Relationship: The combination of Reese’s comments + the team’s reaction suggests the relationship between star and franchise is under strain.
Trade/Exit Possibility: Reese herself hinted she might leave if the team doesn’t deliver. Now, given the disciplinary action, that possibility may be more real.
Organizational Reflection: The Sky are being scrutinized — the incident has laid bare deeper structural issues in the franchise. Critics say the team mishandled a young star. The Guardian
Reese’s Career Risk/Opportunity: For Reese, this is a moment of risk — speak out and you risk alienation. But also opportunity — if she moves to a different team or the current one reshapes, she may secure her future on her own terms.
Closing Thoughts
Angel Reese’s recent announcement was bold and forward-looking. But the “bad news” that followed is a reminder: in professional sports, big statements often bring big consequences. Whether this becomes a turning point for her in Chicago — or the beginning of a move elsewhere — remains to be seen.
