Angel Reese gets candid about Sky breakup and why it was time to move on: ‘Wanted more’

Nypost · Apr 18, 2026 · 376 words · By Dan Martin

Professional Athlete Career Moves

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Angel Reese has moved on from her rocky tenure with the Chicago Sky, but said it wasn’t all bad.

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What happened

Angel Reese has moved on from her rocky tenure with the Chicago Sky, but said it wasn’t all bad.

Why it matters

Reese, acquired by the Atlanta Dream in a trade earlier this month in exchange for first-round picks in 2027 and ‘28, said despite the ups and downs in Chicago, she is “always going to be grateful for that because I did experience a lot of great things.” But…

Common ground

I love to win, I love to compete and I wanted to be surrounded by people that can make me better.” Reese made headlines — and drew a suspension from the team — when she told the Chicago Tribune last season that she was displeased with the direction of the…

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Claim 1: “Reese also didn’t play the last three games of the season, held out by the team with a back injury.”

MISLEADING

While multiple sources confirm Reese was out for games due to a back injury, the claim states the team *held her out* due to the injury. The evidence suggests she was ruled out due to the injury, and one source mentions her missing games due to a mandatory one-game suspension *before* the injury was cited as the reason for missing the finale. The context of 'held out by the team' is not clearly supported over the injury being the cause of absence.

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web search NEUTRAL — Chicago Sky star Angel Reese has been ruled out of the team's regular season finale against the New York Liberty on Thursday due to a back injury. Reese, who has made headlines for the wrong ...
https://www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/angel-reese-injury-updat…

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web search NEUTRAL — One minute, Angel Reese was serving a suspension; next, she was out with an injury. The Chicago Sky's chaotic season took another sharp turn Sunday night when a sudden back issue derailed their star f…
https://www.newsbreak.com/pro-football-sports-network-299253…

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web search NEUTRAL — The No. 12 Chicago Sky are facing another failure to launch, as the 2021 WNBA champions struggle to navigate the second half of 2025 without injured star forward Angel Reese. Reese has missed eight of…
https://justwomenssports.com/reads/angel-reese-injury-looms-…

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Claim 2: “She issued an apology, but was still suspended for the first half of a game by the Sky for comments deemed “detrimental to the team.””

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Multiple web search results confirm that Angel Reese was suspended for a portion of a game by the Sky for comments made in an interview with the Tribune. One source specifies the suspension was for 'statements detrimental to the team.'

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Angel Reese (born May 6, 2002) is an American professional basketball player for the Atlanta Dream of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), and for Rose of the Unrivaled basketball leagu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angel_Reese

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Chicago Sky are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago. The Sky compete in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) as a member of the Eastern Conference. The franchi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Sky

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Clark–Reese rivalry or Reese–Clark rivalry is a media-based rivalry between basketball players Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, which, for pundits and fans, began in the 2023 NCAA championship game …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clark–Reese_rivalry

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Claim 3: “Reese made headlines — and drew a suspension from the team — when she told the Chicago Tribune last season that she was displeased with the direction of the organization, as the Sky was on its way to a 10-34 finish.”

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Multiple web search results corroborate that Angel Reese told the Chicago Tribune about her dissatisfaction with the Chicago Sky's direction when the team was struggling. One source mentions a viral statistic exposing a 1-12 record, aligning with the claim's context.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Della Reese (born Delloreese Patricia Early; July 6, 1931 – November 19, 2017) was an American singer, actress, television personality, author and ordained minister. As a singer, she recorded blues, g…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Della_Reese

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon (born March 22, 1976) is an American actress and producer. She is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Golden …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reese_Witherspoon

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Claim 4: “Reese, acquired by the Atlanta Dream in a trade earlier this month in exchange for first-round picks in 2027 and ‘28”

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Multiple web search results confirm that the Atlanta Dream acquired Angel Reese from the Chicago Sky in a trade involving first-round picks in 2027 and 2028. Two sources specifically mention the exchange of first-round picks in both years.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Atlanta Dream season will be the 19th season for the Atlanta Dream of the Women's National Basketball Association and their second under head coach Karl Smesko.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Atlanta_Dream_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (, REE-siz) are an American candy by the Hershey Company consisting of a peanut butter filling encased in chocolate. They were created on November 15, 1928, by H. B. Reese, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reese's_Peanut_Butter_Cups

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Claim 5: “At the time, Reese told the Tribune she “might have to move in a different direction and do what’s best for me” if the roster didn’t improve.”

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Multiple web search results directly quote or paraphrase Reese stating that she might need to move in a different direction if the roster did not improve, matching the claim's content.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 WNBA season was the 29th season of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). The regular season began on May 16, 2025 and ended on September 11. The fifth edition of the WNBA Commis…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_WNBA_season

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Claim 6: “The Dream, coming off a franchise-best 30-win season, will now have Reese, who averaged 14.7 points last year and topped the league with 12.6 rebounds per game last season.”

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Multiple web search results confirm that Reese averaged 14.7 points and recorded a league-best 12.6 rebounds in a recent season. Furthermore, at least one source mentions the Atlanta Dream having a franchise-record 30-win season.

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