Chicago Sky temporarily benches Angel Reese for half of the upcoming match due to remarks perceived as harmful to the team's harmony.
Chicago Sky's Angel Reese Suspended for Two Games
Angel Reese, the No. 7 pick in the WNBA draft last season, has been suspended by the Chicago Sky for the first half of the game against Las Vegas on Sunday and the entire game against Indiana on Friday night. The suspension is due to comments made by Reese that were deemed detrimental to the team.
Reese has already apologized for her comments and the matter has been handled and resolved internally by the team. The Chicago Sky values the safety, respect, and well-being of every player and is committed to accountability to help players focus on playing basketball.
The suspension comes after Reese picked up her eighth technical foul of the season, triggering the mandatory one-game suspension by the WNBA. Reese has at least one more season left on her rookie contract with the team.
Despite the suspension, Reese has been a key player for the Chicago Sky this season, averaging 14.7 points and a league-best 12.6 rebounds. However, she has expressed frustrations with the Chicago Sky franchise and threatened to leave the team if it doesn't improve its outlook. She walked back her threats after the team's win over Connecticut.
The Chicago Sky currently have a record of 10-30 and are looking to turn their season around. No information was found about who will take over to replace Reese during her suspension. The team's statement regarding Reese's suspension emphasizes moving forward as a team.
The suspension was announced by the team on Friday and Reese will miss the first half of the game against Las Vegas due to her suspension. The Chicago Sky is hopeful that this incident will serve as a learning experience for Reese and the entire team as they continue to strive for success on the court.
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