"CHICAGO -- Angel Reese was suspended by the Chicago Sky for the first half of the team's game against Las Vegas on Sunday for comments she made that were "detrimental to the team." The team announced the suspension Friday. Reese already is missing the team's game Friday night against Indiana because of a mandatory one-game suspension by the WNBA for picking up her eighth technical foul of the season."
""The Chicago Sky values the safety, respect, and well-being of every player. We are committed to accountability so our players can stay focused on playing basketball," the team said in a statement. "This matter has been handled and resolved internally, and we are moving forward as a team." The two-time All-Star voiced her frustrations with the franchise, telling the Chicago Tribune that she "might have to move in a different direction and do what's best for me""
Angel Reese was suspended by the Chicago Sky for the first half of Sunday's game against Las Vegas for comments deemed detrimental to the team. The team announced the suspension Friday and emphasized player safety, respect, and accountability while saying the matter has been handled internally. Reese is also missing a game due to a mandatory one-game WNBA suspension after her eighth technical foul. Reese voiced frustration about the franchise, then walked back those comments and apologized. Reese is averaging 14.7 points and a league-best 12.6 rebounds and remains on her rookie contract.
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