Angel Reese benched. Her coach quit mid-game. The Chicago Sky just hit rock bottom on live TV.

Chicago Sky Coach Faces Backlash Over Angel Reese Decision After Third  Straight Loss - Yahoo Sports

The Chicago Sky’s season reached a shocking new low last night, in a meltdown broadcast live for the entire basketball world to witness. Star rookie Angel Reese, who has been the team’s lone bright spot and a double-double machine all year, found herself benched in the second half as the Sky’s offense sputtered and the defense collapsed. But the real drama came on the sidelines.

Midway through the third quarter, head coach Teresa Weatherspoon was seen in a heated exchange with her staff and players. Moments later, she abruptly left the bench, handing over her clipboard and storming down the tunnel. The cameras caught every second, and social media exploded with speculation: Had the coach just quit on her team in the middle of the game?

The answer, as confirmed by team officials after the game, was yes. In a stunning move, Weatherspoon resigned effective immediately, citing irreconcilable differences with the front office and frustration over the team’s lack of direction.

Meanwhile, Angel Reese sat stone-faced on the bench, watching as her teammates fell further behind. The Sky were outscored by 20 points in the second half, looking lost and leaderless. Fans at Wintrust Arena booed as the final buzzer sounded, and the postgame press conference was tense and emotional.

“I play to win. I play with heart,” Reese said, holding back tears. “But I can’t do it alone. We need to be together as a team, from the top down.”

The Sky now face a crossroads. With their star rookie benched, their coach gone, and their season slipping away, Chicago has officially hit rock bottom—and the whole world saw it happen live.

What comes next for Angel Reese and the Sky? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: This franchise needs answers, and fast.