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Angel Reese believes the WNBA has an officiating problem
]Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) interacts with the referee after a call against her in the first quarter against the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center. Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

Angel Reese believes the WNBA has an officiating problem

WNBA officials have faced considerable criticism from both players and coaches this season, and Angel Reese believes the league has a significant problem on its hands.

Reese became the latest player to publicly blast the officiating following the Chicago Sky's 80-75 loss to the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday. The Sky attempted only eight free throws in the game compared to Minnesota's 17, and Reese did not think that was because her team fouled more.

Following the game, Reese told reporters that she called attention to the free-throw discrepancy and was dismissed by a referee.

"It's tough when you talk to officials, and I asked them, 'Hey, we've only been to the free throw line twice up until the fourth quarter,' and she tells me it's not her job," Reese said, according to ESPN. "So it's frustrating because I know how hard we are battling inside, and I think that we came down and fought as hard as we could with what we had, and I just know we continue to grow in this."

Reese added that she is happy with the way the Sky have been playing but urged the WNBA to do something about its officiating.

"And I don't give a damn if I get fined because that s--- is cheap, and I'm tired of this s---. 'Cause I've been nice, and I've been humble with it, but I am tired of this s---," Reese said.

Reese did not stop there. She later took to social media to tell the WNBA to "DO BETTER."

The criticism from Reese was a continuation of a clear trend that has been seen across the WNBA this season. Caitlin Clark was animated toward the officials while she sat out with an injury during the Indiana Fever's game on Tuesday night.

Other players and coaches have publicly complained, although the WNBA's commissioner does not sound overly concerned.

One thing is for certain: it is not a great look for the WNBA to have its most recognizable figures sounding off about the officiating.

Steve DelVecchio

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