Angel Reese injury update: Chicago Sky forward gives latest on status for remainder of season
Angel Reese will miss the remainder of her rookie season with a wrist injury, she revealed Saturday on social media. The Chicago Sky forward took to X to make the news known in an emotional post.
“What a year,” she wrote. “I never would have imagined the last bucket of my rookie season would be a 3 but maybe that was God saying give them a taste of what they will be seeing more of in Year 2 lol. Through it all, I have showed that I belong in this league even when no one else believed. All I have ever wanted was to come into the W and make an impact. I can confidently say I have done that and will strive to keep doing so.
“I’m filled with emotions right now that I have a season ending injury, but also filled with so much gratitude for what is next. Although this is God’s timing and not mine, I am finally able to give myself a physical and mental break. ‘God gives his hardest battles to his strongest soldiers.’ You’ll still see me being the biggest cheerleader on the sideline! And Unrivaled league, see you soon!”
It’s a tough blow for both Reese and the Sky as she was having one of the best rookie seasons in WNBA history. The LSU product was averaging 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds per game and had already broken the league record for most rebounds in a season.
Additionally, Reese broke the record for consecutive double-doubles with 15 and became the fastest player to ever reach 20 double-doubles in a career. However, she has faced criticism despite this for shooting just 39.1% despite more than half of her attempts coming within three feet of the basket.
Chicago is currently tied with the Atlanta Dream for eighth place and the final playoff spot in the WNBA standings. However, with Reese now gone they will face an uphill battle to reach the postseason with just six games remaining in the regular season.
The Sky will next face the Dallas Wings at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday. As for Reese, she is set to play in the Unrivaled League founded by Brianna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, which tips off in January.