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Angel Reese Sends Clear Message to WNBA After League's Important Announcement
The Chicago Sky are looking to make amends for their 93-58 blowout loss to Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever in their season opener on Saturday. Right now, the Sky are focused on their next matchup on Thursday, which is their first home game of the new campaign against the defending champions, New York Liberty. Angel Reese got to speak to the media on Tuesday during practice as Chicago prepares to battle Sabrina Ionescu and Co. However, the hottest subject during her interview centered around the league's current investigation of an incident that transpired during the Sky-Fever game. Advertisement The WNBA announced on Sunday that they have launched an official investigation into "alleged hateful fan comments" during the game. The league also condemned "racism, hate, and discrimination in all forms" in its statement. While the WNBA did not provide the details of the incident, Fever reporter Chloe Peterson revealed that there were allegations of fans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis directing "racial comments" toward Reese. On Tuesday, Reese addressed the issue directly by saying that the WNBA and the Sky organization have "done a great job supporting me" amid this recent controversy and that she's "had communication from everyone." Advertisement When asked how she feels about the league's response to the incident, the Sky All-Star decided to send a clear message. "Yeah, obviously, like I said, they understand that this is the priority," Reese said. "Obviously, there's no place for this. And they preached, I think, two days before they put out no hate, no speech. Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) reacts to a flagrant foul from Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22).Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK "And obviously, the women in this league, they know that and know there's no space for that. And I believe that every player in this league deserves to be treated with respect and want to come to work and just have fun and have a great environment to work at. "So I think they've done a great job putting that out. And we're obviously just going to respond as they need to." Fans are now waiting for the result of the WNBA's investigation, which the league should reveal sooner rather than later. Advertisement However, what is clear is that the mere fact that the WNBA acted swiftly to address this issue is something that has not gone unnoticed, particularly for Reese and the Sky. Related: Angel Reese Sends Strong Message Before Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever Matchup Related: Chicago Sky Send Clear Message Amid 'Allegations' Against Fever Fans
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9 hours ago
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Paige Bueckers placed into WNBA concussion protocol, will miss at least 2 games
Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers has been placed in the WNBA's concussion protocol, the team announced Friday. As a result, Bueckers will miss a minimum of two games. She will be reevaluated after the Wings travel to play the Seattle Storm on Tuesday. The team said Bueckers was placed under the protocol after Dallas' loss to the Chicago Sky on Thursday. It is not entirely clear what led to Bueckers being placed in concussion protocol. Some suspect Bueckers may have sustained the concussion during the final minute of the first half, when she was fouled by Chicago guard Courtney Vandersloot. Bueckers stayed on the ground for a moment before being helped up by teammates. Advertisement Bueckers played 36 minutes in the 97-92 loss to the Sky. She scored 15 points, eight assists and five rebounds. Bueckers' rookie season has had a slow start, as the Wings are 1-5. But Bueckers has already been a key player for Dallas, starting all six games and playing the most minutes of anyone on the team. The Wings' primary offensive production comes from Arike Ogunbowale, who leads the team in scoring, averaging 17.7 points per game. Where Bueckers really shines is with playmaking: The rookie is tied for the league lead with 40 assists and her 12 steals are tied for third.
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13 hours ago
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Chicago Sky Coach Makes Paige Bueckers Statement After Wings Game
Chicago Sky Coach Makes Paige Bueckers Statement After Wings Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky took down the Dallas Wings on Thursday evening to earn their first victory of the 2025 WNBA season. The Sky now sit at 1-4, a game removed from last place in the Eastern Conference Standings. The Wings are now 1-5, which makes them last place in the West. Advertisement While young Sky forward Angel Reese and Wings guard Paige Bueckers dominated most of the headlines going into the contest, it was actually Kamilla Cardoso and Arike Ogunbowale who stole the show. Cardoso pitched in a career-high 23 points for Chicago in the win, and Ogunbowale tallied 37 points in the loss for Dallas. Chicago Sky guard Kia Nurse (11) and Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5).Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images Reese had a well-rounded game in the victory, contributing six points, nine rebounds and five assists. Bueckers scored 15 points, dished out eight assists and grabbed five rebounds during Thursday's loss. After the win, new Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh spoke to the media about Dallas' talented roster. He even made a strong statement about Bueckers, Ogunbowale and the rest of the Wings' backcourt. Advertisement 'I think that they are an incredibly talented back court,' Marsh said. 'A lot of talk goes to Paige (Bueckers) and Arike (Ogunbowale), and rightfully so, but DiJonai (Carrington) is pretty good herself as well. … I have no doubts that they'll be fine as the season progresses.' Neither the Sky or Wings have much time to reevaluate, as the two teams will face off once again on Saturday. This time, Chicago will travel down to Dallas to play at the College Park Center for an 8:00 p.m. EST tip off. Chicago will look to string two wins together for the first time in the 2025 WNBA season, and Dallas will attempt to crawl their way out of the bottom of the Western Conference standings ahead of the Commissioner's Cup in June. Advertisement Related: Chicago Sky Coach Facing Decision After Player's Strong Message Related: Kamilla Cardoso Sends Message After Chicago Sky Teammate's Historic News This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
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13 hours ago
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Chicago Sky Coach Facing Decision After Player's Strong Message
Chicago Sky Coach Facing Decision After Player's Strong Message originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky broke a four-game losing streak on Thursday evening and earned their first win of the 2025 WNBA season. The victory came at the hands of the Dallas Wings, who are now 1-5 after the 97 to 92 defeat. Advertisement Second-year forward Kamilla Cardoso led the Sky in scoring with 23 points, and she also chipped in eight rebounds. Cardoso made nine of her 13 attempts as well on Thursday, and that 69.2% clip was her best performance of the year. This raises her season averages to 12.8 points and 6.8 rebounds per night on 54.7% shooting. This is substantially better than her 9.8-point, 7.9-rebound per game averages at a 52.1% mark that earned her a spot on the 2024 All-Rookie team last season. Chicago Sky forward Kamilla Cardoso (10).Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Cardoso was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, but she was largely outshined by All-Star forward Angel Reese last season. Reese scored 13.6 points per night and contributed a WNBA-record 13.1 rebounds per game in 2024. Advertisement However, new head coach Tyler Marsh is facing a difficult decision about how to structure the offense going forward. Veteran guard Courtney Vandersloot, who broke the Sky's all-time scoring record on Thursday, sent a strong message after the game about the team needing to play through Cardoso. 'I think she needs to touch the ball a lot,' Vandersloot said. 'We have to play through her. She likes to feel it and she's so unselfish. She's a great passer and I think she understands the game really well and so we have to play through her more often.' Vandersloot is a legendary figure in the franchise's history, and she is contributing a solid 11.4 points and 6.0 assists this season for Chicago. Her voice is held in high regard, and coach Marsh himself acknowledged just how special of a player Cardoso can be. Advertisement 'I think that Kamilla can be a dominant force in this league, pretty much on a nightly basis,' Marsh said. 'Learning how to be that nightly is part of being a pro and it's part of understanding what her talent is and what her potential is. We just want to put her in positions where she's able to do that and see that so it can be a regular thing.' The Sky will face the Wings once again on Saturday evening, as they travel to Dallas for an 8:00 p.m. EST tipoff. Chicago will look to put together a winning streak for the first time in the 2025 WNBA season. Related: Chicago Sky Announce Exciting News After First Win Related: Kamilla Cardoso Sends Message After Chicago Sky Teammate's Historic News This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
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13 hours ago
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Paige Bueckers enters concussion protocol, will miss next 2 Dallas Wings games
Another No. 1 pick will miss multiple games, as Paige Bueckers will be sidelined for, at least, two, the Dallas Wings announced Friday. Bueckers was placed in the WNBA's concussion protocol after Thursday's loss to the Chicago Sky, though she played through the end of that game. She will be out for, at minimum, the Wings' rematch against Chicago on Sunday, as well as Tuesday's contest against the Seattle Storm. There has been a spate of head/face injuries in the early season, with Rickea Jackson, Tiffany Hayes, Te-Hina Paopao and Shakira Austin all missing time with concussions or hits to the head. Aces All-Star Jewell Loyd has also worn a mask after a facial injury suffered in the team's opener. Advertisement The league implemented its concussion policy in 2012, and reviews it periodically 'in order to keep it current and consistent with the evolving science of concussion management,' per the collective bargaining agreement. Although Dallas (1-5) has struggled to start the season, Bueckers has been a bright spot, averaging 14.7 points and 6.7 assists per game, ranking fifth in the league. Per Across the Timeline, Bueckers joined Candace Parker as the second-ever rookie to total at least 50 points, 25 assists and 15 rebounds in her first four games. In the Wings' lone win against the Connecticut Sun, Bueckers became the only rookie to post a stat line of at least 20 points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals while shooting 80 percent from the field. Dallas likely would have been favored against the Sky Saturday with Bueckers available. If she isn't able to return soon afterwards, the Wings would face an uphill battle when Commissioner's Cup play begins in June. This article originally appeared in The Athletic. Chicago Sky, Dallas Wings, WNBA, women's sports 2025 The Athletic Media Company
