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3 days ago
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Angel Reese Makes Strong Statement With Chicago Sky
Angel Reese Makes Strong Statement With Chicago Sky originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky have been near the bottom of the standings over the past several seasons despite one constant. Advertisement While Chicago has struggled to mesh well as a team and find consistent success under head coach Tyler Marsh, Sky forward Angel Reese has been a bright spot for the team. Reese is currently playing in her second season with the Sky. She's been vocal about her influence on the Sky's lineup, recently mentioning that she's at the top of the scouting report, clearly causing problems for the opposing teams. "I'm the top of the scouting report," Reese said, per Yahoo Sports. During her second season with the Chicago Sky, Angel Reese has posted 12.4 points, 12.6 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. She's averaging similar stats to her rookie season, having capped off her first season in the league with 13.6 points, 13.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. Advertisement Reese was recently honored as the Player of the Week in the WNBA, honoring her success with the Sky. Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5).David Gonzales-Imagn Images Angel Reese is widely regarded as one of the best rebounders in the WNBA. She finished the season averaging the most rebounds of any player in the league and seems to be in line for another massive season on the boards. Reese's rebounding prowess and offensive improvement lead teams to prioritize the Chicago Sky star. Reese will have a chance to prove her case against one of the most talented teams in the WNBA, the Minnesota Lynx, on Sunday, July 6 at 7 p.m. ET. Related: Chicago Sky React to Angel Reese Announcement Before Indiana Fever Game Related: Angel Reese Sends Message to Kamilla Cardoso After Temporarily Leaving Team This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
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5 days ago
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Congratulations Pouring In For Angel Reese On Tuesday
Congratulations Pouring In For Angel Reese On Tuesday originally appeared on The Spun. Angel Reese received recognition amid the strongest stretch of her second WNBA season. The Chicago Sky won three of their last three games behind huge performances from Reese, who averaged 19.7 points, 17.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 2.0 steals. She became the first player in WNBA history to tally at least 15 rebounds in four straight games. Advertisement On Tuesday, the WNBA named Reese its Eastern Conference Player of the Week. Fans celebrated the accomplishment on social media. "Well deserved," a fan wrote. "Dominating," a fan declared. "She figured it out." "Well done A5," a fan said. "I'm so proud of this girl," a fan wrote. "Keep working 5!" "The best thing about this is that she's just getting started," a fan predicted. Reese also responded to the award, which came alongside Las Vegas Aces superstar A'ja Wilson capturing Western Conference Player of the Week. "God will never give me a storm I can't handle," Reese wrote. INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAY 17: Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky looks on during the game against the Indiana Fever during a WNBA game on May 17, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Michael Hickey/NBAE via Getty Images)Reese put on a show Sunday, scoring a season-high 24 points with 16 boards and seven assists in a 92-85 win over the Los Angeles Sparks. The Sky also defeated the Sparks last Tuesday behind 18 points, 17 rebounds, six assists, and four steals from the 6-foot-3 forward. Advertisement The 23-year-old made 23 of 47 field-goal attempts (48.9%) and 12 of 13 free throws last week. Following a rocky start to 2025, Reese is shooting 40.6 percent from the floor while averaging 12.4 points and a league-leading 12.6 rebounds per game. Fans noted that the Sky's graphic congratulating Reese actually sold her short by omitting her assists. The LSU national champion has doubled last year's dish average to 3.8, leading the team behind the injured Courtney Vandersloot. Reese could end the week with another honor, as the WNBA will reveal its All-Star reserves on Sunday afternoon. Coaches will select 12 players, regardless of conference, to back up the 10 starters announced on Monday. Related: Angel Reese Made WNBA History On Sunday Night Congratulations Pouring In For Angel Reese On Tuesday first appeared on The Spun on Jul 1, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
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5 days ago
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Angel Reese Sends 10-Word Message After WNBA's Announcement on Tuesday
Angel Reese Sends 10-Word Message After WNBA's Announcement on Tuesday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. 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. Advertisement 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. Advertisement '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. Related: Angel Reese Makes Request Before Indiana Fever Game Related: Chicago Sky Facing Angel Reese Trade Decision After Injury News This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
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5 days ago
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WNBA Makes Exciting Angel Reese Post on Tuesday
WNBA Makes Exciting Angel Reese Post on Tuesday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Angel Reese continues to stack days, improving her game with the Chicago Sky during her second season in the WNBA. Reese is playing under head coach Tyler Marsh, who has led the Sky to a 5-11 record. Advertisement While Reese was working through her second season in the WNBA, the league honored the star forward with the Week 6 "Player of the Week" honors. "Angel Reese captures her first Player of the Week award in the 2025 season," posted the official social media account of the WNBA. "She put up incredible numbers, 19.7 PPG, 17.0 RPG, 5 APG, 2 SPG, guiding the @chicagosky to a solid 2-1 week." The Sky also posted their reaction on social media, showing high praise for the 23-year-old, who's looking to make her second WNBA All-Star Game appearance. As the WNBA mentioned, Angel Reese led the Chicago Sky to a 2-1 record during Week 6. The Sky earned two victories over the Los Angeles Sparks en route to winning two of their last three games. Advertisement They'll now prepare for a matchup against the Minnesota Lynx. Chicago will have ample time to rest, set to face the Lynx on Sunday at 7 p.m. ET. Before facing the Sky, Minnesota will play the Indiana Fever on Tuesday night, where the winner will earn the WNBA's Commissioner's Cup Championship. Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5).Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images During her second season with the Chicago Sky, Angel Reese has posted 12.4 points and 12.6 rebounds per game. She leads the Sky in average rebounds and is in line to average a double-double for the second straight season. Related: Patrick Mahomes Receives Unfortunate News on Monday Related: Caitlin Clark News Turns Heads on Sunday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
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14-06-2025
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Weekly Player Rankings
We've all heard the stories about Coach Wade being into the details, such as checking the thermostats in player hotel rooms. This is a great example. Basketball players are competitive. This is a competition for excellence based on being accountable. At the end of his second week of practice he has released a video of him announcing his 'Player of the Week', based on: Advertisement Showing up on time Body, mind, nutrition Effort - basketball wise Being a good teammate This week's winner - Matt Able! Second place, Ven Lubin, third place Quadir Copeland. More from
