Angel Reese has been making headlines all season long — whether it’s for her standout rookie performances or her off-court glow-up. But now, the Chicago Sky star is trending for a different reason, and let’s just say, the refs are not playing with her!
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Here’s Why Angel Reese Is Sitting Out
The WNBA has officially hit Angel Reese with a one-game suspension after she picked up her eighth technical foul of the 2025 season during Wednesday’s game against the Connecticut Sun. According to league rules, that’s an automatic suspension without pay — and every two additional techs moving forward means another game on the sidelines. Additionally, Reese will sit out this Friday’s matchup against the Indiana Fever. Fans have already taken to social media with mixed reactions, but one thing’s for sure: Angel’s passion on the court continues to keep everyone watching.
Social Media Doesn’t Play About HER Play
Social media users wasted no time jumping to Angel Reese’s defense in The Shade Room Teen’s comment section. Fans made it clear they’re ready to fight behind their her, with some pointing out that the other player disrespected Angel first. Others chimed in saying the WNBA is just being dramatic and blowing things out of proportion.
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One Instagram user @its_deja4real said, “Don’t start yall shi in these comments, ion play about Angel 😭”
This Instagram user @j4ci.4rnn1 joked, “Now why df she do that 😭😭😭😭”
And, Instagram user @camo_couther shared, “man yall picking on that girl“
Meanwhile, Instagram user @quaykash704 added, “…She goes through this every single game she plays. She’s over it. She stood on business!“
While, Instagram user @1.blasiann wrote, “Angel hit her twice bc Aaliyah pushed her in the back and made angel back bend 😂😂😂 angel got her lick back“
Lastly, Instagram user @v.ladieet shared, “lol my girl casually gave her the back hand 😭 she needed a break anyways #teamangelreese“
Can Angel Reese Live?!
Whew! Folks stay coming for Angel Reese, and yet she stays on their necks every single time! What should’ve been a major win for the Chicago Sky star — landing on the NBA 2K26 cover and debuting her Reebok signature shoe — quickly spiraled into online drama this summer, after former NFL star Robert Griffin III took to X with a post defending Angel from racist backlash. While his message started strong, calling out the disgusting comparisons Angel has faced, things took a messy turn when he claimed her “inner circle” told him she’d “grown to hate Caitlin Clark” due to constant comparisons. Baby, the internet did not let that slide — and instead of celebrating Angel’s major moment, the timeline started pushing rivalry rumors all over again.
