Angel Reese Sends 10-Word Message After WNBA's Announcement on Tuesday
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese has been playing some of the best basketball of her WNBA career. Over her last six games, the 6-foot-3 forward is averaging 15.8 points, 13.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists. She is also converting in a much-improved 47.2% of her field goals in that stretch.
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While Chicago has just two wins over this dominant six-game stretch from Reese, and is just 5-11 overall on the season, there is reason for optimism that things can turn around. On Tuesday, Reese's good form was officially recognized by the WNBA when the league announced she had been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week.
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5).Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
For Reese, this was her second career Player of the Week honor, and much-deserved recognition for her recent play. Reese averaged 19.7 points and 17.0 rebounds this past week, joining Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson who took home the Western Conference honors.
Reacting to this, Reese delivered a strong message on X.
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'God will never give me a storm I can't handle," she placed in quotations.
Chicago is now entering one of its toughest tests of the season against a 14-2 Minnesota Lynx team. Sitting atop the WNBA standings, Minnesota will be a challenging opponent for Chicago, but one that will provide a unique opportunity to see how the team lines up against the league's best.
For Reese, she will look to continue her strong play that earned her Player of the Week honors. On the season, she is averaging 12.4 points and 12.6 rebounds.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
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