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WNBA suspends Sky star Angel Reese
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese. Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

The WNBA has suspended Angel Reese.

The WNBA announced on Thursday that Reese was suspended for the Chicago Sky’s Friday game against the Indiana Fever. The suspension was triggered when Reese incurred her eighth technical foul of the season, which is the limit before a player is suspended. 

Details on the suspension

The suspension is for one game and will prevent Reese from being paid. She will be suspended an additional game for every two technical fouls she receives during the regular season moving forward.

Reese received the technical foul for smacking Aaliyah Edwards while the two were fighting for position near the basket during Wednesday’s game between the Sky and Connecticut Sun.

Angel Reese is having a rough week

Reese’s suspension comes as she receives backlash from her teammates for sending a message to the Sky’s front office regarding her supporting talent.

Reese apologized for her comments, but she shouldn't have.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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