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CHICAGO (AP) — 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” if the
team doesn’t improve its outlook earlier in the week. She walked
back those comments after Wednesday's win over Connecticut. She
had already apologized to the team. The Sky are 10-30.
Reese, who was the No. 7 pick in the WNBA draft last season, is
averaging 14.7 points and and a league-best 12.6 rebounds. She
has at least one more season on her rookie contract.
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