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Chicago Sky Make Big Angel Reese Announcement After Loss to Lynx
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. While she may not get the kind of publicity that A'ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier, or even Caitlin Clark received, Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese is quietly putting together one of the more impressive seasons in the WNBA this year. The 23-year-old LSU alum leads the league in rebounds (12.3 per game), is second on the Sky in points per game (13.6) and assists (3.8 per game), and she's matching the blistering pace she set for herself during her debut season, in which she finished as runner-up to Clark in Rookie of the Year voting. Though Reese's 21-game body of work is quite impressive, the recent red-hot run she's been in has been even more remarkable. More WNBA/NBA: Caitlin Clark Makes WNBA History Against Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky celebrates after the game against the Minnesota Lynx at Wintrust Arena on July 12, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky celebrates after the game against the Minnesota Lynx at Wintrust Arena on July 12, 2025 in Chicago, WNBA/NBA: LeBron James Sends Message to Cavaliers Executive Amid Trade Speculation In her last nine games, Reese is averaging a double-double (18.1 points, 14.8 rebounds per game) and she's playing arguably the best basketball of her career. Though the Sky lost Monday's matchup against the Minnesota Lynx, Reese still put on a show, scoring 22 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and a block in a 91-78 losing effort. That performance was enough to earn Player of the Game honors, as announced by the Sky after the contest. "A menace on both sides of the court 👑 that's NINE consecutive double-doubles for A5," the Sky posted on X along with a Player of the Game graphic. a menace on both sides of the court 👑 that's NINE consecutive double-doubles for A5 Presented by @MagellanCorp | #skytown — Chicago Sky (@chicagosky) July 15, 2025 More WNBA/NBA: Duke Reacts to Cooper Flagg-Kon Knueppel Postgame Interaction Reese has logged double-digit points and rebounds in 17 of her 21 games this year. Earlier this season, she passed Tina Charles as the fastest player to reach 500 career points and 500 career rebounds. She also recently became the first player in WNBA history to average 17 rebounds per game over a six-game span four different times. Reese finished with the second-most rebounds in WNBA history (446) as a rookie last year. She likely would've broken the record, currently held by Wilson (451) had she not missed the last few games with a wrist injury. If she stays health this season, Reese is on track for 484 rebounds, which would shatter Wilson's single-season record. Reese's standout performances have been the only bright spot for a struggling Sky team that's just 7-14 this season under first-year head coach Tyler Marsh.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Chicago Sky's Angel Reese Announcement Leaves Kamilla Cardoso Speechless
Chicago Sky's Angel Reese Announcement Leaves Kamilla Cardoso Speechless originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Angel Reese stole the show on Sunday night as she turned in her first career triple-double for the Chicago Sky. More importantly, Reese's 11-point, 13-rebound, 11-assist performance helped lead Chicago to a crucial 78-66 win over the Connecticut Sun. Advertisement Sunday's victory put an end to the Sky's recent three-game losing skid, and it wasn't just Reese who came to play. Rookie Hailey Van Lith (career-high 16 points off the bench), Kia Nurse (11 points, three triples) and Ariel Atkins (10 points, four assists) all turned in strong performances as well to help lift Chicago. The same was the case for center Kamilla Cardoso, who registered 10 points, seven rebounds and an assist in 35 minutes of action. There is no doubt, however, that it was Reese who was the star of the show against Connecticut. The Sky made it official by naming the 23-year-old as the Player of the Game. Cardoso caught wind of the announcement, and she just had to flex her teammate's big game on social media. Cardoso did not have anything to say about the post. Instead, she let the announcement and Reese's massive performance do all the talking. Advertisement Reese and Cardoso have been the backbone of Chicago's frontcourt this season. Sunday's performance was an example of how well these two can play together toward a single goal. Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) and center Kamilla Cardoso (10) battle against A'ja Wilson (22).Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Chicago will need both of them to be at their best on Tuesday when they return to action against the Washington Mystics. The Sky will be looking to improve on their 3-7 record and potentially score back-to-back wins. Related: WNBA Makes Angel Reese Announcement After Chicago Sky Star's Historic Game Related: Former Chicago Sky Star Leaves No Doubt on Her Opinion of Caitlin Clark This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
Miami Herald
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Chicago Sky's Angel Reese Announcement Leaves Kamilla Cardoso Speechless
Angel Reese stole the show on Sunday night as she turned in her first career triple-double for the Chicago Sky. More importantly, Reese's 11-point, 13-rebound, 11-assist performance helped lead Chicago to a crucial 78-66 win over the Connecticut Sun. Sunday's victory put an end to the Sky's recent three-game losing skid, and it wasn't just Reese who came to play. Rookie Hailey Van Lith (career-high 16 points off the bench), Kia Nurse (11 points, three triples) and Ariel Atkins (10 points, four assists) all turned in strong performances as well to help lift Chicago. The same was the case for center Kamilla Cardoso, who registered 10 points, seven rebounds and an assist in 35 minutes of action. There is no doubt, however, that it was Reese who was the star of the show against Connecticut. The Sky made it official by naming the 23-year-old as the Player of the Game. Cardoso caught wind of the announcement, and she just had to flex her teammate's big game on social media. Cardoso did not have anything to say about the post. Instead, she let the announcement and Reese's massive performance do all the talking. Reese and Cardoso have been the backbone of Chicago's frontcourt this season. Sunday's performance was an example of how well these two can play together toward a single goal. Chicago will need both of them to be at their best on Tuesday when they return to action against the Washington Mystics. The Sky will be looking to improve on their 3-7 record and potentially score back-to-back wins. Related: WNBA Makes Angel Reese Announcement After Chicago Sky Star's Historic Game Related: Former Chicago Sky Star Leaves No Doubt on Her Opinion of Caitlin Clark Copyright 2025 Athlon Sports. All rights reserved.
NBC Sports
10-06-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
How to watch LA Sparks vs Las Vegas Aces: TV/stream info, preview, tip off time
The Commissioner's Cup continues this week with an LA Sparks vs Las Vegas Aces showdown this Wednesday, June 11, at 10 PM ET. The last time these two teams went head-to-head was on May 30, when the Aces won 96-81. The Sparks lost 89-81 to the Golden State Valkyries in overtime on Monday night. Kelsey Plum scored a team-high 24 points and dished out 7 assists, reaching a milestone of 1,000 career assists in the fourth quarter. Dearica Hamby was named the Sparks' Player of the Game, finishing with 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists. Los Angeles has just one win in the last five games. The Aces are also coming off a loss to the Valkyries, falling 95-68 on Saturday. It was the team's second loss by at least 20 points this season, following a 102-82 to the Seattle Storm on May 25. Head coach Becky Hammon was frustrated by the team's lack of effort. 'I told them effort has to come from your heart. The schemes, the discipline, the habits -- that's your head, " said Hammon after the game. 'Right now, we not only have a heart issue, but it's [becoming] a head issue. I'm not going to coach effort. It's one thing I can't deal with. You are in charge of your effort.' A'ja Wilson, last year's MVP, finished with 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists. 'We've got to do a better job as a team, understanding what teams want to take away from us,' said Wilson. 'Everyone knows how talented we are, so we have to pick it apart.' Natalie Esquire, How to watch LA Sparks vs Las Vegas Aces: When: Wednesday, June 11 Where: Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, NV Time: 10 PM ET TV Channel: CBS Sports Network Live Stream: YouTube TV Jackie Powell, How can I watch WNBA games? Over 175 regular season WNBA games will be available across the following networks and streaming platforms: ABC, ESPN, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ION, NBA TV, Prime Video, WNBA League Pass. Click here for the full 2025 WNBA Season Schedule. 2025 WNBA Season Key Dates: June 1-17: Commissioner's Cup Tournament July 1: Commissioner's Cup Championship July 17-21: WNBA All-Star Break July 19: WNBA All-Star Game September 11: Regular Season Ends September 14: Playoffs Begin October 17: Last Possible Finals Date RELATED: WNBA Preview - Lynx try to stay undefeated, Caitlin Clark nears return from quad injury
USA Today
26-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
East Carolina guard RJ Felton to attend predraft workout with Raptors
East Carolina guard RJ Felton to attend predraft workout with Raptors East Carolina senior RJ Felton is scheduled to work out with the Toronto Raptors, his management, Exclusive Athletes Agency, announced on Monday. Felton was an All-AAC first-team selection this past season, averaging 18.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.2 steals on 37.6% shooting from 3-point range in 33 games. He ranked third in the conference in points (620) and fourth in 3-pointers (86). The 6-foot-3 guard leaves East Carolina ranked second in career field goals (630) and third in total scoring (1,774) and 3s (235) after four years with the program. His 620 points scored were the fourth-most by a Pirates player in a single season. Felton was among the prospects who competed at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament last month, emerging as one of the top performers after recording 22 points in one game. He was named Player of the Game for that performance on April 16. The soon-to-be 23-year-old has also had known predraft workouts with the Charlotte Hornets, Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs and Utah Jazz. He will also have others scheduled before the draft on June 25-26. Felton is highly touted for his scoring and ability to make hustle plays. He had a productive college career and wants to continue that momentum into the predraft process.
