Angel Reese Breaks Silence After Unfortunate Injury News

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Ayomide Adeduyite | Last updated Mar 18, 2025 11:00 PM ET

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese delivered a standout performance in the Unrivaled League, playing a key role in helping Rose BC secure the second seed with an 8-6 record. Reese's dominance on the defensive end earned her the tournament’s Defensive Player of the Year award, along with a spot on the Second Team All-Unrivaled in the inaugural season of the 3-on-3 women’s basketball competition.

However, Reese’s run was cut short after she suffered a hand injury during Rose BC’s 74-46 win over Vinyl in the final regular-season game. Despite her absence, the Rose went on to claim the championship, defeating the Laces in the semifinals before sealing the title with a 62-54 victory over Vinyl in Monday night’s championship game.

Reese’s injury sparked immediate concern among fans, especially since her WNBA rookie season was cut short with a wrist injury. With speculation mounting over the severity of her injury, the former LSU star addressed the situation on Instagram live, reassuring her followers with a strong message.

"My wrist is FINE," Reese said. "Don’t ask again."

Angel Reese clarified her wrist is fine on IG live pic.twitter.com/gCEdPXexRN
— The Reese Effect (@TheReeseEffect) March 18, 2025

The update comes as a major relief for fans of the WNBA star, as it seems the hand injury she suffered during Unrivaled play is not a re-aggravation of her previous wrist injury. Now, the Sky will be hoping for a smooth recovery as they prepare for the WNBA season to resume in May.

Reese had a stellar first year in the league, finishing as the runner-up for the WNBA Rookie of the Year award behind Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark. She also led the league in double-doubles, and as she eyes her second season, expectations are high for her to take another leap forward when she returns to action this summer.

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

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