{"id":959,"date":"2025-09-04T15:35:23","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T15:35:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/readtrends.com\/en\/angel-reese-sky-apology\/"},"modified":"2025-09-04T15:35:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T15:35:23","slug":"angel-reese-sky-apology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/readtrends.com\/en\/angel-reese-sky-apology\/","title":{"rendered":"Angel Reese apologises after remarks about Chicago Sky teammates"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<p><time datetime=\"2025-09-04\">4 September 2025<\/time> \u2014 Angel Reese, the Chicago Sky forward and two-time WNBA All-Star, has apologised after public comments this week questioning the club\u2019s roster and coaching approach, saying she may seek a new direction if the franchise does not add higher-caliber players. The remarks came after Chicago\u2019s 10-30 season mark and a Wednesday rout of Connecticut in which Reese posted 18 points and 13 rebounds.<\/p>\n<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Angel Reese said she might look elsewhere if the Sky do not strengthen their roster in the offseason.<\/li>\n<li>The Sky improved to 10-30 after a win over Connecticut; Reese had 18 points and 13 rebounds in that game.<\/li>\n<li>Reese averages 14.6 points and a league-leading 12.6 rebounds and remains under her rookie contract for at least one more season.<\/li>\n<li>She later apologised to teammates and said her words were taken out of context and that she must choose language more carefully.<\/li>\n<li>Reese urged the organisation to pursue younger, proven winners rather than relying on returning veterans, specifically noting Courtney Vandersloot\u2019s ACL recovery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Verified Facts<\/h2>\n<p>Reese made the comments in an interview with the Chicago Tribune, saying she is \u201cvery vocal\u201d about what the team needs and that she wants to play with top-tier players. The Sky\u2019s record stood at 10-30 after the recent win; the franchise has gone 3-15 since the All-Star break, a stretch during which Reese missed multiple games due to a back issue.<\/p>\n<p>Selected seventh overall in last season\u2019s WNBA draft, Reese is averaging 14.6 points per game and a league-best 12.6 rebounds. She remains under her rookie contract for at least one more season, giving both player and club time to negotiate a path forward but also making her public stance significant for offseason planning.<\/p>\n<figure><figcaption>Key season statistics (Reese)<\/figcaption><table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Stat<\/th>\n<th>Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Points per game<\/td>\n<td>14.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Rebounds per game<\/td>\n<td>12.6 (league leader)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Draft position<\/td>\n<td>No. 7 (2024 draft)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Team record (after Connecticut win)<\/td>\n<td>10\u201330<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p>After the game, Reese walked back some of her language and said she had apologised to teammates. She acknowledged frustration with herself and said she did not intend to demean teammates who have worked alongside her all season. Reese said she must be more careful because \u201cit\u2019s not the message, it\u2019s the messenger,\u201d meaning how comments are received can overshadow intent.<\/p>\n<h2>Context &#038; Impact<\/h2>\n<p>The Sky\u2019s struggles this season have intensified scrutiny on roster construction and coaching. Reese questioned whether the current group and coaching methods are enough to compete for championships and suggested the organisation should target experienced winners who are still in their primes.<\/p>\n<p>Her comments singled out the team\u2019s reliance on injured veteran point guard Courtney Vandersloot, who is recovering from an ACL tear. Vandersloot was instrumental in the Sky\u2019s 2021 championship run, but Reese said the team cannot base future plans on an uncertain long-term return.<\/p>\n<p>Public candidness from a high-profile young star can accelerate front-office conversations about trades, free agency targets and coaching evaluations. Reese\u2019s status as a high-rebound, high-impact player gives her leverage in shaping the team\u2019s offseason agenda, even as any roster changes will depend on cap room, assets and broader strategy.<\/p>\n<h2>Official Statements<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cI probably am frustrated with myself right now \u2026 I really didn\u2019t intentionally mean to put down my teammates,\u201d<\/p>\n<p>  <cite>Angel Reese<\/cite>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<aside>\n<details>\n<summary>Why rookie contracts matter<\/summary>\n<p>Rookie-scale contracts in the WNBA lock in top young players at lower salaries for their first years, giving teams a window to develop talent while retaining cost certainty. That structure means Reese remains under team control for at least one more season unless the Sky trade her or reach an agreement after her rookie deal.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>Unconfirmed<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>No specific trade discussions or suitors have been publicly confirmed by the Sky or Reese\u2019s representatives.<\/li>\n<li>It is unconfirmed whether the club will change coaching staff or pursue particular free agents referenced in media speculation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Bottom Line<\/h2>\n<p>Reese\u2019s remarks and subsequent apology spotlight a pivotal offseason for the Chicago Sky. Management now faces pressure to demonstrate a clear plan for improvement\u2014whether by upgrading personnel or adjusting coaching\u2014if it wants to retain a young star who has publicly stated she seeks championship-calibre teammates.<\/p>\n<h2>Sources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Guardian<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagotribune.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chicago Tribune<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wnba.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WNBA (official)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>4 September 2025 \u2014 Angel Reese, the Chicago Sky forward and two-time WNBA All-Star, has apologised after public comments this week questioning the club\u2019s roster and coaching approach, saying she may seek a new direction if the franchise does not add higher-caliber players. 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