“I think we’ve let a lot of games slip out of our hands and we’re tired of it.” said Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese, voicing the frustration shared by her teammates and interim head coach Tyler Marsh. The sentiment is justified—turnovers have plagued the Sky all season, averaging a league-worst 18.9 per game. Sloppy ball-handling has become their Achilles’ heel, gifting opponents easy opportunities. Now, it’s on Marsh to tighten the reins before the Sky’s season nosedives beyond recovery. Will he find the fix in time?
Despite showcasing flashes of brilliance against one of the roughest teams in the league, Sky’s turnovers pushed them with a two game losing streak. While the team contributed over 16 turnovers against just 13 ball turns by the Washington Mystics, Angel Reese managed to bring down her possession issues from 6 against the Minnesota Lynx to just 3.
Despite the loss, it wasn’t all doom and gloom for Chicago. One of the game’s most decisive moments came when Elizabeth Williams’ final foul sent Mystics forward Shakira Austin to the line. Austin coolly knocked down both free throws, sealing the win for Washington. Still, Reese’s resilience stood out. She tied the game at 79–79 with clutch free throws and set a WNBA record, six straight games with 15+ rebounds.
May 22, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) reacts during the first half agaisnt the New York Liberty at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Given her importance on the team, Angel Reese delivered yet again, posting 22 points, 15 rebounds, and 4 assists. But even her standout performance couldn’t prevent the Sky from being edged out in the final moments. Still, that’s where her value shines brightest. She plugs crucial gaps, brings late-game energy, and keeps her team in it until the buzzer. Benching her can force Coach Tyler Marsh into uncomfortable territory. With her presence so vital, can the Sky really afford to sit on their heartbeat when games are slipping away?
What happened to Angel Reese? Chicago Sky Injury Report
National hoops reporter Karlie Bell’s account took to X (former Twitter) and broke the news of Reese’s playing status ahead of the Sky’s tip-off against the Dallas Wings. She posted, “Chicago Sky Status Report Angel Reese (leg) is questionable. Kamilla Cardoso is set to active.” The alarming post was enough to send fans and reporters into a frenzy.
According to the shocking post, our Chi-Town Barbie’s playing status stands questionable ahead of the tipoff against the Dallas Wings. Moreover, the official ESPN website confirmed the news and listed Angel Reese’s playing status as a GTD. “Reese (leg) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Wings, Sara Jane Gamelli of BallisLife.com reports,” the website wrote. The announcement comes a day after the Sky’s recent 81-79 loss against the Washington Mystics.
While the franchise or the player has not revealed details of the injury, this is the second time that the sophomore athlete has suffered this season. She was previously placed under a game-time decision before the Chicago Sky’s face-off against the Atlanta Dream last month.
Chicago Sky Status Report
Angel Reese (leg) is questionable
Kamilla Cardoso is set to active
— Karli Bell (@KarliBell33) July 9, 2025
Moreover, rookie Kamilla Cardoso returned from her brief appearance at the 2025 AmeriCup. She will be playing in the game against the Wings. “After spending time with the Brazilian National Team to participate in the FIBA AmeriCup, Cardoso will make her return to the Sky on Wednesday,” the ESPN website confirmed. In case Reese gets sidelined, Cardoso will be expected to step up and rally the team alone.
The news of Reese’s injury comes after the locker room recently welcomed veteran Moriah Jefferson. The player returned to Sky after a prolonged absence. “Jefferson made her third appearance of the season Tuesday after a lengthy absence due to a leg injury. She’s been a minimal part of the rotation so far and isn’t quite on the fantasy radar at the moment,” the ESPN website announced.
Meanwhile, as the fifth team on the Eastern Conference division this season gears up to face the last team on the Western Conference division, can HC Tyler Marsh and the locker room overcome their biggest challenge of the season? Can the Chicago Sky control turnovers and secure a rightful victory, or continue their sloppy run? As the Wings charge with an incomplete roster, the Sky has a massive advantage at their disposal.
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