Angel Reese Reacts to Kamilla Cardoso News on Wednesday
Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky have struggled to begin the 2025 WNBA season, securing a 5-11 record through 16 games, good for fifth in the Eastern Conference.
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Still, the Sky appear to have turned a corner in their last three games, going 2-1 during that stretch. However, they've been without center Kamilla Cardoso for the past two, with Elizabeth Williams recently stepping into the starting role.
Cardoso temporarily left Chicago to join the Brazil National Team for the Women's AmeriCup in Chile. And Cardoso continued to shine.
In Brazil's 106-49 win over El Salvador, Cardoso tallied 14 points on 6-of-8 shooting and 10 rebounds, marking her second double-double of the group stage.
The FIBA Women's AmeriCup shared Cardoso's latest statline on Instagram with the caption: "Another day, another double-double for Kamilla Cardoso 💪."
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Reese reacted to her teammate's performance by sharing the AmeriCup's post on her Instagram Story.
Angel Reese reacts to Kamilla Cardoso news on WednesdayScreenshot from Angel Reese's Instagram Story.
Brazil went a perfect 4-0 in the group stage to advance to the quarterfinals. Through those four games, Cardoso averaged 11.8 points and 9.0 rebounds per game. Her teammate, Damiris Dantas, who also plays for the Indiana Fever, ranks second in AmeriCup scoring at 18.8 points per game.
Although the Sky have struggled this season, Cardoso has shown growth in her second year in the WNBA. The 6-foot-9 center out of South Carolina is averaging 12.7 points on 56.1% shooting, along with 6.6 rebounds and 0.8 blocks per game, all while playing more than four minutes fewer per night compared to her rookie season.
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Up next for Chicago, a trip to Minneapolis to take on the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Related: Chicago Sky Request Immediate Action For Angel Reese on Friday
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
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