Chicago Sky Practice Video Surfaces Immediately After Angel Reese News
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese has been playing some of the best basketball of her WNBA career. In her second season out of LSU, Reese is averaging 12.4 points and 12.6 rebounds to go along with a career-high 3.8 assists.
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While she started the 2025 WNBA season with some struggles, Reese has really picked things up in recent weeks. Scoring double figures in eight of her last nine games, Reese has averaged 15.0 points and 12.8 rebounds in that span. Also converting on 47.1% of her field goal attempts during this stretch, Reese has been finishing much better around the basket.
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5).Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Being rewarded for her recent play, Reese was officially named to the 2025 WNBA All-Star team on Sunday. This is the second time in as many seasons Reese has been named to the team, making it a perfect 2-for-2 in her first two professional campaigns.
Just minutes after the news that Reese was heading to her second All-Star Game, a video surfaced from Sky shootaround. At this pregame practice, Reese was congratulated by her teammates.
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While Reese's recent surge has not helped Chicago climb much up the standings, as the Sky still sit just 5-11 entering play on Sunday, the team has reason for optimism with her playing at this level. After a week-long break, Chicago is back in action on Sunday against the Minnesota Lynx who are on the second night of a back-to-back.
Minnesota enters play with the best record in the WNBA at a dominant 16-2. This will be a great test for Chicago as it looks to build some momentum.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
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