Angel Reese SUSPENDED FOR FEVER GAME & Is ALREADY BACKTRACKING HER COMMENTS After TRASHING TEAMMATES

In a dramatic twist that has rocked the Chicago Sky locker room, rising WNBA star Angel Reese was suspended for the highly anticipated matchup against the Indiana Fever following controversial comments that appeared to criticize her own teammates. The suspension, announced just hours before tip-off, shocked fans and sparked heated debates across the sports world.

Reese, known for her fiery competitiveness and outspoken nature, reportedly made the remarks during a post-practice media session earlier this week. Speaking candidly about the team’s recent struggles, she said,

“I can’t do everything by myself. At some point, people gotta step up. This isn’t college anymore — this is the pros.”

While she didn’t name any specific players, insiders say the comments were seen internally as throwing teammates under the bus, and the reaction within the locker room was immediate and tense. Team officials quickly stepped in, and by game day, the Sky announced that Reese would be sitting out the next game “due to conduct detrimental to the team.”

The decision to suspend one of the team’s most marketable and talented players — especially for a matchup against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever — was a bold statement from the organization. But it didn’t take long for Reese to attempt damage control.

Just hours after news of her suspension broke, Reese took to social media to walk back her earlier comments.

“Emotions run high when you care so much. I should’ve handled things differently. I love my team and my teammates — we’re all learning and growing together,” she posted on X (formerly Twitter).

The apology, while appreciated by some fans, was met with mixed reactions. Some viewed it as genuine accountability, while others criticized it as a forced PR move made under pressure from the organization.

This isn’t the first time Reese has been in the spotlight for her strong personality. Ever since her college days at LSU, she’s been unapologetically herself — a trait that has earned her both admiration and criticism. But as the WNBA’s profile continues to grow, so too does the pressure on its players to maintain professionalism under the microscope.

Sky head coach Teresa Weatherspoon declined to go into detail about the situation during her pre-game press conference, saying only,

“We expect a certain standard, and we handle things internally. Angel is a competitor and a valuable part of this team. We move forward together.”

Meanwhile, the Sky went on to lose a tight contest to the Fever, with Caitlin Clark putting up a near triple-double performance. The absence of Reese was felt on both ends of the floor.

With her suspension now served, all eyes will be on Angel Reese to see how she responds — both on and off the court. Will she regain the trust of her teammates and fans, or will this be the start of a deeper divide?

One thing’s for sure: In the high-stakes world of the WNBA, words carry weight — and Angel Reese just learned that lesson the hard way.