Angel Reese Suspended for Fever Matchup After Reaching Technical Foul Limit
Angel Reese's eighth technical foul triggers an automatic one-game suspension, while her public criticism of Chicago Sky management heightens team tensions during a challenging season.
- Angel Reese, a Chicago Sky star, received her eighth technical foul during Wednesday night's game against the Connecticut Sun.
- The foul was called after Reese made incidental contact with Aaliyah Edwards’ head as they jostled for position beneath the basket.
- Reese's eighth technical foul triggers an automatic one-game suspension, which will cause her to miss Friday's game against the Indiana Fever unless the suspension is rescinded.
- Reese emphasized her expectation for significant improvements in free agency and indicated that she may consider leaving the Sky when she becomes a free agent in 2027 if the team does not make the necessary changes.
- The Sky won 88-64 on Wednesday but face internal challenges, as Reese expressed frustration with the organization and they plan to appeal her suspension to the WNBA.
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Angel Reese officially suspended after eighth technical foul
Angel Reese will miss Friday’s matchup with the Fever. She received her eighth technical foul in the first half of Wednesday’s game against the Sun, which triggered a one-game suspension.Head coach Tyler Marsh said the Sky appealed the call, but the WNBA issued a statement Thursday confirming the suspension. The Sky have appealed other calls this season without success.Reese was assessed a technical for a “flail” in the second quarter against Su…
Angel Reese suspended for Fever matchup after reaching technical foul limit
CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese was suspended for one game after she reached the WNBA's limit for technical fouls received during a single season, the league announced Thursday. A player or coach is automatically suspended without pay for one game after receiving an eighth technical foul during the regular season. For every two additional technical fouls received during that regular season after that, the player or coach will the…
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