Chicago Sky Suspend Angel Reese Half-Game Over Team Criticism

The Chicago Sky have suspended forward Angel Reese for the first half of Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Aces due to comments she made that were deemed "detrimental to the team." This suspension follows Reese's existing one-game league suspension for accumulating eight technical fouls this season, which caused her to miss Friday's game against the Indiana Fever. Reese had expressed frustration with the team's losing record and indicated she might consider leaving if improvements are not made, but she later apologized to her teammates and clarified her remarks. The Sky, struggling with a 10-30 record and out of playoff contention, have addressed the issue internally and emphasized their commitment to player accountability and team focus. Reese, a two-time All-Star and the No. 7 pick in last year's WNBA draft, is averaging 14.7 points and a league-leading 12.6 rebounds this season and remains under contract with the team. The organization aims to move forward cohesively after handling the matter.