Angel Reese is one of the finest WNBA players and she is the someone who can sit next to Caitlin Clark. Reese was picked as the No. 7 overall in 2024 WNBA draft. The Chicago Sky rookie is the WNBA’s rebound leader, averaging 13.1 rebounds per game. Her rookie season made a biggest turn when she left a regular-season matchup on Sep. 7 against LA Sparks. Since then, she hasn’t played at all.
Let’s find out the reasons behind Angel Reese’ absence from the WNBA and her ongoing tussle with the league.
Is Angel Reese suspended from the WNBA?
There were stories going around the social media that the WNBA barred Angel Reese with a lifetime suspension. These stories were swirling on the several social media platforms and all are false. She was never caught using steroids by the league, nor has she been suspended.
Angel Reese, who is making about $70,000 in salary on her rookie contract, sustained a left wrist injury on Sep. 7 against the LA Sparks. Medical team advised the rookie player to undergo surgery to take precaution for arthritis. The 7th pick overall in 2024 draft decided to follow the recovery process and the Chicago Sky shut her down for the remainder of the season.
Reese recently hosted rapper GloRilla in her podcast show, ‘Unapologetically Angel.’ During the season, she also attended NFL games and music concerts multiple times. Reese will silence all the claims in pre-season if she gets recover on time. She has started preparation through the Unrivaled League.
