Angel Reese suspension row: When will Sky star return after Fever game miss?

The WNBA has suspended the Chicago Sky's Angel Reese after she reached the technical foul limit for the season

Published on: Sep 5, 2025, 04:28:48 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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The WNBA has suspended the Chicago Sky's Angel Reese after she reached the technical foul limit for the season. The 23-year-old will miss the highly anticipated game against Catlin Clark's Indiana Fever on Friday.

Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky collects herself after being fouled during the first half against the Connecticut Sun (Getty Images via AFP)

Reese picked up her eighth technical foul of the season during Wednesday’s win over the Connecticut Sun. The call came in the second quarter after she struck Sun forward Aaliyah Edwards in the back of the head while battling for a rebound.

Sky coach Tyler Marsh said he intended to appeal, but the league upheld the ruling.

Friday’s matchup against Indiana will miss both headliners, Reese, sidelined due to suspension, and Caitlin Clark, who has been out six weeks with a groin injury and is still not cleared for contact.

The highly anticipated rivalry between the two stars has largely fizzled this season. Out of five scheduled meetings, they’ve only shared the court once — the season opener on May 17. Clark missed subsequent matchups with injuries, while Reese also sat out games earlier in the year.

Reese has made headlines off the court as well. Earlier this week, the 23-year-old All-Star voiced frustration with Chicago’s struggles, saying she didn’t want 2026 to mirror 2025 and warning that if the Sky didn’t add “great players,” she might consider “moving in a different direction.”

"I'm not settling for the same s*** we did this year," Reese added.

"We have to get good players. We have to get great players... I'm willing and wanting to play with the best. And however I can help to get the best here, that's what I'm going to do this offseason."

Following backlash, Reese apologized to teammates and coaches, admitting she should have chosen her words more carefully when expressing disappointment about the Sky’s second consecutive playoff miss.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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