The team has decided that Angel Reese will not participate in the first half of the game, though she will be eligible for the second.
This opens the door to a comeback full of expectation and possible repercussions within the locker room.
Will Angel Reese play against the Aces? The mystery shaking the Chicago Sky
The Sky official announcement was blunt. Reese will miss the first 24 minutes of the matchup against the Aces as a direct consequence of her words in an interview with the Chicago Tribune.
In it, she expressed frustration over the lack of a competitive roster and criticized the conditions that, in her view, limit the team’s growth.
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Although Angel Reese apologized both publicly and privately to her teammates. Sources close to the locker room revealed that some Sky players were surprised by the bluntness of her comments.
Head coach Tyler Marsh avoided giving details of the internal discussion, but the air of uncertainty remains.
Such disciplinary measures are rarely made public in the league, reinforcing the sense that Reese is living a crucial moment in her relationship with the organization.
Las Vegas Aces: a challenge at the worst possible time
Angel Reese partial return could not come at a tougher moment. The Aces are riding a 13-game winning streak, establishing themselves as the league’s most feared opponent. Their latest victory over the Minnesota Lynx confirmed they are in unstoppable form.
With solid averages: 14.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game, Reese remains vital to Chicago aspirations. However, the big question is whether the team can move past the controversy and focus on competing against a rival that leaves no room for distractions.
