Angel Reese “Admits” She Scammed Chicago Sky with Fake Injury — And Flips Off Fans?

Chicago, IL — In a moment that sent social media into full meltdown mode, WNBA star Angel Reese has reportedly “admitted” during a late-night livestream that her late-season absence due to “injury” may not have been exactly what it seemed. And to top it off? A not-so-subtle middle finger to her critics left fans stunned — and divided.

The livestream, which was abruptly deleted just 20 minutes after airing, featured Reese lounging casually in her home, sipping iced coffee and answering fan questions. But one comment in particular lit the fuse.

A viewer asked:
“Are you really injured or just tired of carrying the Sky?”
Reese laughed and responded:

“Let’s just say my back was hurting — but not from playing. More like carrying that whole franchise on my shoulders. Y’all figure it out.”

The internet didn’t need much more. Within minutes, clips went viral on X (formerly Twitter), with fans and critics accusing Reese of confirming what many had speculated: that her “injury” was a personal protest disguised as a medical absence.

But it was what she did next that really set people off. As questions flooded in and some fans accused her of “quitting,” Reese simply looked into the camera, smirked, and raised her middle finger before logging off.

“Y’all can stay mad,” she reportedly said.

Reactions were immediate and explosive. Some fans called her actions “disrespectful” and “unprofessional,” accusing her of letting down her team at a crucial point in the season. Others rallied behind her, praising her for taking control of her body, her brand, and her narrative.

“Angel Reese is a queen. If she wants to protect her mental and physical health, let her!” one supporter posted.
“This is why people don’t take women’s sports seriously,” another user wrote. “You can’t fake injuries and flip off your fan base.”

Chicago Sky management declined to comment on the livestream but issued a brief statement:

“Angel remains an important part of our organization. We support all our players in their health decisions and have no further comment at this time.”

Reese has not addressed the controversy since deleting the video, but she did post a cryptic story on Instagram hours later: a picture of herself in a spa with the caption, “Still healing. Mind, body, spirit. 💅🏽”

Whether her comments were sarcasm, frustration, or a carefully calculated PR play, one thing is clear — Angel Reese continues to dominate headlines, even off the court.

And love her or hate her, she knows exactly how to stay in control of the spotlight.