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Angel Reese Sidelined After Suspension As Chicago Sky Coach Tyler Marsh Clarifies Cautious Approach to Unexpected Injury Absence

Angel Reese future in spotlight

Image Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

It has been a complicated week for Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky, filled with both controversy and uncertainty.

The situation began when Reese was quoted in a Chicago Tribune article criticizing the organization’s roster construction. She questioned whether the current lineup was capable of competing in the postseason and pressed the front office to act more aggressively in free agency.

Angel Reese made it clear that if those changes were not made, she would consider her own options outside the franchise. The 23-year-old also openly called out multiple teammates, suggesting she was not convinced they could lead the Sky to the level of success the team expects.

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The public remarks drew widespread reaction, with many surprised at the directness of her criticism. The Chicago Sky responded by suspending Reese for the first half of their September 7 game against the Las Vegas Aces, citing her comments as “detrimental.”

Tyler Marsh Clarifies Cautious Approach to Unexpected Injury Absence

Before tipoff, news broke that Angel Reese would not only sit the first half because of suspension but also miss the second half due to a back injury. The late timing of the announcement, alongside the unusual half-game suspension, fueled questions about the Sky’s handling of the matter.

Angel Reese has dealt with back problems before, but her sudden removal raised speculation. After the game, first-year head coach Tyler Marsh explained the team’s position.

“Yeah, she reported it to us during pregame. And so, in conjunction with medical staff, Angel and the medical staff, we wanted to be as cautious as possible,” Marsh said, per Chicago State of Mind Sports.

When asked if the injury was a growing concern, Marsh emphasized a cautious approach. “I think we’ve got to gauge it, day-by-day. Obviously, with two games remaining, Angel wants to be out there. So we’ll continue to work with her and our medical team to see what the best method or approach is moving forward.”