In a surprise announcement, Chicago Sky record rookie Angel Reese announced she would miss the final weeks of the season with a wrist injury.
what a year I never would have imagined that the last bucket of my rookie season would be 3 but maybe that was God saying to give them a taste of what they will see more of in Year 2 lol Through it all, I showed that I belong in this league. even when no one else believed… pic.twitter.com/re1X85mWR2
– Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) 8 September 2024
The Chicago Sky confirmed the news.
After further medical evaluation following the Sept. 6 game against Los Angeles, Angel Reese has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2024 season with a wrist injury, the team announced today. The team will provide medical updates later as needed. pic.twitter.com/MbViDUw2Sb
— Chicago Sky (@chicagosky) 8 September 2024
Reese, the No. 7 pick out of LSU, set the WNBA record for most rebounds in a season with 446, and averaged 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds a game in her rookie campaign. She set a WNBA record with 15 consecutive double-doubles and finished with 26 total for the season. She helped push the Chicago Sky into playoff contention (the Sky and Atlanta Dream are tied for the #8 seed in the league, the final playoff spot).
Reese – along with Caitlin Clark – has been at the heart of a surge in popularity for the WNBA this season, reflected in record ratings and attendance. Her presence will be missed during the final weeks of the season and possibly the playoffs.
