“She Needs to Get the Hell Out of There:” WNBA Exec Urges Angel Reese to Request Trade From Chicago Sky This Offseason
A WNBA exec has urged Angel Reese to request a trade from the Chicago Sky this offseason.
“She needs to get the hell out of there,” the WNBA exec told DallasHoopsJournal. “Chicago is probably the worst-run organization in the league. You’re gonna suspend your best player just because she’s putting pressure on you to get better? That was embarrassing to see.
“I think Chicago will try to trade her this offseason, but if they don’t, she should request a trade.”
The Sky will miss the playoffs again this year. They are one of the worst teams in the WNBA.
Reese was the seventh overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft out of LSU. She has career averages of 14.1 points, 12.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.6 blocks with the Sky.
Chicago is only 21-43 when Reese plays.
Reese signed a four-year, $324,383 contract with the Sky in 2024. She will make $82,399 next season and has a club option worth $93,636 for 2027.
During an interview with the Chicago Tribune, Reese said the Sky “have to get good players” and that she could leave the franchise if things don’t get better.
Chicago players are now upset at Reese, according to Annie Costabile of Front Office Sports.
“Multiple league sources told FOS the entire team has seen Reese’s comments and that teammates are unhappy with the direct attacks,” Costabile wrote. “A team meeting is planned at which players are expected to address Reese directly.
“Multiple WNBA executives who spoke to FOS characterized Reese’s comments on her teammates as unprecedented. While conversations about roster construction and necessary changes happen frequently internally, it’s rare for a player to air them publicly.
“Reese’s motor, rebounding, and defense have been heralded by executives and coaches across the league. But multiple league sources told FOS their view is that some franchises will weigh her skills on the court against her conduct off of it.”
Reese is averaging 14.7 points and 12.6 rebounds this season while shooting 45.8% from the field, 18.2% from beyond the arc and 75.6% from the free-throw line.
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