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Aug 23, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) brings the ball up court against the Connecticut Sun during the second half at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

'Teammates Could Leave Or Trades Could Happen': Angel Reese Sparks Concern Over Possible Sky Breakup After Down Season

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Dan Agulto | Last updated Aug 25, 2025 10:13 AM ET

The Sky has reached its limit. And Angel Reese delivered a moment of brutal clarity after the Chicago Sky’s season ended in disappointment. The Sky missed the playoffs following a 94–84 loss to the Connecticut Sun, and Reese’s comments hinted at tough choices ahead.

“Just to play hard as hell these last nine games. We might not all be together next year, teammates could leave or trades could happen. That’s part of the game,” she said. “So I just want to enjoy each other because I really did enjoy this team this year.”

Angel Reese on the Sky’s goals for the final 9 games and her own mindset:

“Just to play hard as hell these last nine games. We might not all be together next year—teammates could leave or trades could happen. That’s part of the game. So I just want to enjoy each other because I… pic.twitter.com/1Tr8b8trTs

— C. C.,Esq. (@ItsCwaysWorld) August 23, 2025

Fans picked up on the weight of that statement. On Reddit, one user wrote: “It’s heartbreaking. Angel Reese is basically saying goodbye to teammates she doesn’t even know she’ll see again.”

On the stat sheet, Angel Reese continued to stand out—dominating the paint yet again in a surprising win over the New York Liberty. She and teammate Kamilla Cardoso outscored the Liberty inside, 52–26, and helped grab more rebounds (42–27).

Off the court, Angel Reese remains unshakeable. A profile from SB Nation praised her resilience amid heavy scrutiny, noting that she “turned pressure into diamonds,” breaking rookie rebounding records even as the Sky struggled to put it all together.

Despite Chicago’s uncertain future, one thing holds firm: Angel Reese isn’t going anywhere. As talk of trades and roster shifts swirls, she’s the anchor that remains—on the court, and in the locker room.

Angel Reese Recorded Yet Another Double-Double Amid Roster Uncertainty

Amid all the roster talk, Angel Reese kept delivering on the court. In a recent win over the New York Liberty, she racked up a solid double-double—another sign her production hasn’t wavered even while the team around her struggles.

Angel Reese Snubbed By Officials, Tyler Marsh’s Wife Explodes Over Sky’s Repeated Disrespect 18 Aug 23, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) looks to pass the ball against the Connecticut Sun during the second half at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

“She logged 11 points and 11 rebounds, her marker of consistency amid a team in flux.” – TalkSport

Reese’s consistency isn’t new. The SB Nation profile highlighted how she broke rookie records with historic rebounding marks and double-double streaks. It praised how she “turned pressure into diamonds,” building on that momentum into her second season.

Fans are feeling energized despite the team’s rough end. One comment on Twitter after the Liberty game said, “Angel Reese is the only constant. Give her the ball tonight.” Online support shows she’s earned trust—even without wins.

Aug 23, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Connecticut Sun guard Saniya Rivers (22) battles for the ball with Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) during the first half at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Through it all, Angel Reese remains a stalwart. As Chicago faces a tough offseason ahead, her double-doubles and durability remind fans—and the front office—that she’s a foundation to build on.

This article first appeared on Hardwood Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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