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Big Angel Reese Announcement Made Ahead of Sky-Liberty Game
Big Angel Reese Announcement Made Ahead of Sky-Liberty Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. For the second time this season, the Chicago Sky are preparing to face the undefeated and defending WNBA champion New York Liberty on Tuesday night. Advertisement The Sky enter the matchup with a 2–5 record, coming off a demoralizing 79–52 loss to the Indiana Fever on Saturday. That game was made even more devastating by the loss of veteran guard Courtney Vandersloot, who exited in the first quarter with a knee injury later diagnosed as a torn ACL—ending her season. In their first meeting this year, the Liberty dominated the Sky with a 99–74 win. It was also forward Angel Reese's toughest offensive outing of the season: she scored just two points and failed to make a field goal, going 0-for-8 from the floor and 2-for-6 from the free-throw line. Despite the struggles, Reese pulled down 12 rebounds—continuing a trend that has defined her young WNBA career. On Monday, her work on the boards made headlines. According to Polymarket Hoops, Reese is currently averaging the most offensive rebounds per game in a single season in WNBA history. Her 5.6 offensive boards per game tops last year's mark of 5.1. The former LSU national champion is averaging 9.1 points, 12.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. Her biggest challenge right now is her overall offensive efficiency. Advertisement Reese is shooting a disappointing 30.9% from the field this season, and her scoring average has dropped by roughly four points compared to last year's numbers across the 34 games she played before her season was cut short by injury. Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) looks on during a Lee-Imagn Images That said, new Sky head coach Tyler Marsh has emphasized that they are working on ways to better utilize her. Reese has also made significant strides adapting other areas of her game—becoming more ball-dominant beyond the paint, improving her movement without the ball by setting on-ball and off-ball screens, and developing as a passer. Related: Candace Parker Sends Clear Message About Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
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WNBA Player Ruled OUT for Sky-Liberty Game
WNBA Player Ruled OUT for Sky-Liberty Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky had their two-game winning streak snapped on Saturday against the Indiana Fever, dropping them to a 2-5 record during the 2025 WNBA season. Advertisement After losing 93 to 58 to the Fever on opening day, the Sky fell once again, this time by a score of 79 to 52. Despite Indiana's 79 points being the fewest that Chicago has given up all season, the Sky's 52 points on Saturday were the franchise's lowest since 2011 (via CHGO Sky). No player scored in double figures for the Sky in the loss, but both Kamilla Cardoso and Rebecca Allen had eight points. Hailey Van Lith and Elizabeth Williams each added seven. Chicago Sky guard Moriah Jefferson (4).David Butler II-Imagn Images On Sunday, the Sky announced that 15-year veteran guard Courtney Vandersloot would undergo surgery on a torn ACL, causing her to miss the remainder of the season. She sustained the injury during the first quarter of Saturday's contest. Advertisement The hits kept coming for Chicago, as they reported on Monday that point guard Moriah Jefferson would be out once again for Tuesday's game against the 8-0 New York Liberty. "Chicago Sky Status Report for tomorrow's game against the Liberty," Sky reporter Karli Bell wrote. "Moriah Jefferson (leg) is OUT." Jefferson has played eight WNBA seasons and was traded to the Sky from the Connecticut Sun alongside Rachel Banham last season in a deal that also featured Marina Mabrey. She played 14 games for Chicago in 2024 and averaged 0.9 points and 1.7 assists (via Pro Basketball Reference). She has yet to play in a contest during the 2025 WNBA season as she has dealt with a leg injury. That stretch will continue as she was ruled out once again for Tuesday's contest against the defending champion New York Liberty. Advertisement Chicago will travel to the Barclays Center for their second matchup of the season against the Liberty. Last month, the Sky fell to New York by a score of 99 to 74. The Sky will have a chance to remedy this loss and try to earn their third win of the season on Tuesday. Tipoff for this Commissioner's Cup game is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EST. Related: WNBA Legend Had Four Words After Unfortunate Chicago Sky News Related: Angel Reese's 2-Word Reaction to Major News on Saturday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
