Angel Reese Facing WNBA Suspension for Sky-Fever Matchup on Friday

Published: Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 5:30 am

Angel Reese Suspended for Upcoming Game Following Technical Foul

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese is facing a one-game suspension, sidelining her from Friday's game against the Indiana Fever. The suspension stems from a technical foul assessed during Wednesday's game against the Connecticut Sun, a game the Sky won. This technical foul was Reese's eighth of the season, triggering the WNBA's automatic suspension rule.

The incident occurred during a play under the basket where Reese was vying for a rebound. Contact was made with Aaliyah Edwards' head, leading to the technical foul call. Reese expressed confusion about the decision, questioning why the officials didn't allow her to make a decision knowing she was close to a suspension. The Sky's head coach, Tyler Marsh, confirmed the team plans to appeal the suspension to the WNBA.

The suspension comes after a day of controversy for Reese. Earlier, she voiced frustrations with the Sky organization, criticizing the team's performance and suggesting she might leave if improvements aren't made. She specifically mentioned head coach Tyler Marsh, general manager Jeff Pagliocca, and teammate Courtney Vandersloot.

BNN's Perspective:

The situation highlights the challenges of team dynamics and the pressures faced by young stars in the WNBA. While Reese's frustration is understandable given the team's performance, the public airing of grievances and the resulting suspension create a complex situation. The Sky will need to address both the on-court issues and the internal team dynamics to move forward. The appeal of the suspension is a reasonable step, but the focus should be on fostering a more cohesive and successful team environment.

Keywords: Angel Reese, Chicago Sky, WNBA, suspension, technical foul, Indiana Fever, Connecticut Sun, Tyler Marsh, Aaliyah Edwards, basketball, sports, team dynamics, controversy

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