On Facebook
On Flipboard
On Twitter
Angel Reese has a warning for college seniors as they prepare to enter the real world.
Reese had a tremendous college basketball career at Maryland and LSU. At her first stop, she was a star in the Big Ten, and after transferring to LSU, became a household name nationally, earning multiple first-team All-America honors and winning a national championship in 2023. Reese's accomplishments led to her being the No. 7 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft.
Make no mistake, Reese's professional career is off to a good start as well, but the Chicago Sky forward knows she has more responsibilities on her plate now.
That was her message to current college students on X/Twitter Wednesday afternoon.
"I hope yall realize once you leave college, life reallyyyyy start lifinggg," Reese wrote.
Reese would know. While she was an All-Star as a WNBA rookie and led the league in rebounding and double-doubles, the Baltimore native made it clear that her first-year salary--$73,439--wasn't enough to pay her bills.
"I just hope you know the WNBA don't pay my bills at all," Reese said back in the fall. "I don't even think that pays one of my bills, literally. I don't even know my salary. I'm living beyond my means. My rent is more than that, it's $8,000."
Thankfully, Reese has no shortage of endorsement opportunities to supplement her income.
She also earned $50,000 in bonus money as part of Rose Basketball Club's championship-winning squad in the inaugural season of Unrivaled this winter.
"hey sista. i’m doing well. just won 50k on a flight. I know you are VERY aware & i’m sorry to break it to you but i’m on a rookie contract & that 50k was a little more than half of my contract so I have to keep that to myself…. sorry :( give me a few years and i gotchu. be well," Reese wrote to fellow WNBA player Sydney Colson on social media after winning it all.
For the next few weeks, Reese will be getting ready for her much-anticipated second year in the WNBA.
She and the Sky will open up their season against the Indiana Fever on May 17.
More must-reads:
- Baseball Hall of Fame announces eight names on Era Committee ballot
- Bills might finally have the formula to beating Chiefs in January
- The 'NFL Passing YPG leaders' quiz
Breaking News
Trending News
TODAY'S BEST
Steelers Should Execute Massive Trade With NFC Super Bowl Contender
The Pittsburgh Steelers are in quite a predicament before the 2025 trade deadline. At 5-3, their defense has been very boom-or-bust. They either have so many splash plays and get a win, or they don't make any highlight-reel plays and give up 30+ points. Obviously, the executives absolutely hate the idea of tanking, so they would be looking to buy, but what if they were offered a deal that would result in a player leaving that also solves another major issue and would net at least one high-quality draft pick in return? The Steelers may just have that opportunity. After a dominant Week 9 performance, Alex Highsmith's value likely skyrocketed with teams across the league. He proved to everyone that he can still be a major weapon to a defense after his two-sack day. Of course, Pittsburgh also uses him a lot as a run-stopper, and with the run game making a comeback, he could be a valuable asset to teams across the league. Now they just need a taker. For starters, you have the San Francisco 49ers, who can't stay healthy. They have lost so many key players through the first eight weeks of the season, which includes their pass rush core getting absolutely wrecked. Most recently, first-round rookie Mykel Williams went down with a torn ACL. They just need healthy bodies, but they could pay a pretty penny for a high-end pass rusher. The 49ers may be willing to deal with General Manager Omar Khan and give up a Day 2 pick if it means having some sort of pass rush that isn't entirely made of practice squad players. Highsmith would be an immediate boost to a well-coached defense. In possibly the toughest division in the NFL, San Francisco needs all the help they can get to leapfrog the likes of the Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks. The Steelers could also look to a team they previously made a deal with in 2025. Owner Jerry Jones loves the idea of blockbuster trades, and he is still looking for his Micah Parsons replacement after that controversial deal hurt the Dallas Cowboys' defense. Sometimes he can get wild with what he gives up to fill a need. Like with the 49ers, it will likely be a Day 2 pick they get in return, but maybe they could squeeze a little more out of Jones. Steelers' Big Issue At Edge Rusher In terms of analytics, the Steelers have the best edge rusher in the NFL with Nick Herbig, and it's not even close. The problem is that he is still a backup partially because of the deal they gave Highsmith. Pittsburgh would benefit from giving the third-year stud more playing time, even if it unfortunately means upsetting one of the veterans of the team. If the Steelers can get one or more great picks back for the ability to truly unleash Herbig, they should take that. Highsmith has been rumored to be traded for a while now, and the odds of him being a Steeler in training camp in 2026 are already low. Why wait until the end of the season when you can have a win-win deal with something like this? To fill his run-defense presence, rookie Jack Sawyer can step up and help in that matter. Herbig is not the best run defender in the league, but the 2025 fourth-round pick has that ability. He could use some more reps to help his development as well. As great as Highsmith has been, football is sometimes a cruel business, and the Steelers would likely be better off trading him away.
Bears survey trade market after losing Dayo Odeyingbo for the year
It's likely to be costly but the Bears must pay the price now at defensive end with the season-ending loss of edge starter Dayo Odeyingbo to a torn Achilles. The free agent acquisition can look forward to a tough rehab from an injury that frequently takes up to a year to get past. Austin Booker will get to play most of the snaps at that position now. Without Odeyingbo and with Shemar Turner out for the year, they're without two edge but also Dominique Robinson has a high ankle sprain. "I thought Book played a nice game yesterday," coach Ben Johnson said. "I was very pleased to see that for his first game back. So no (not worried), I do have a lot of confidence there. Hopefully we’ll get Dom Robinson back too. He was doing some nice things there early in the season as well. We’ve got some depth. You can never have too many pass rusher. "You can never have too many cover players on the back end either. That’s how I have always felt since I’ve been in this league.” Actually, they don't have depth now, at least not proven edge players but he's right about the need always for players at that position. So the trade market beckons for GM Ryan Poles by Tuesday at 3 p.m. "I know Ryan and his crew have been doing their due diligence all throughout the fall, all the way up until tomorrow to make sure we’re turning over every stone to make sure if there’s a way that we can improve this roster, we’ll do that," Johnson said. "But I feel good about the guys we have on the roster currently." Trading now will be a case of biting the bullet and doing what they must. The attitude by Poles has always been to preserve his draft picks, but he didn't mind giving up a future fourth-round pick to draft Booker. So giving up as much as a second or third shouldn't hurt too much. "Those are always great questions. Ryan and I have a constant dialogue on players that might be available," Johnson said. "We talk nonstop about this and we've been doing it for a while now. He's doing, like I said, his due diligence to making sure that we look at everyone that could be available and that could help this football team in the here and the now, and also have in the back of our head what the ramifications of that also are (long term), the consequences when you give up capital, whether it's players or draft picks, what that does to your roster in the long-term. "It is a balancing act, but it's one that I think we have a really good process and a lot of communication on." The Bears missed on a chance for Jaelan Phillips, the Miami edge rusher. He was acquired in a trade by the Eagles from Miami earlier Monday. There had been reports the Bears had interest in him. It cost th Eagles a third-round pick. Because Odeyingbo was a more stout player who fit the Dennis Allen defensive scheme as a run stopper/edge rusher, it wouldn't be a surprise if they were looking for someone in the plus-260 range for weight. Booker isn't that type of player, and is only in his second year. He just became active Sunday after a knee injury in preseason landed him on IR. Booker had a strip-sack in the game. Pro Football Focus gave Booker the highest grade of any Bears player for pass rush on Sunday, an 85.8 for pass rush for 31 snaps. Gervon Dexter recovered the fumble caused by Booker on the sack of Joe Flacco and it led to a field goal. Booker has 2 1/2 career sacks and seven pressures according to Stathead/Pro Football Reference. Players actually on the trade market could include Cincinnati's Trey Hendrickson, Miami's Bradley Chubb, New Orleans' Carl Granderson and Cam Jordan. Both Granderson and Jordan played against the Bears last month and played a huge chunk of their careers for Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen. Speculation the Giants would trade Kayvon Thibodeaux appears unfounded. Dianna Russini reported the Giants have told teams they want a first-round pick in exchange. That would have been interesting for the Bears and especially the Giants since they play each other this week. Cleveland's Myles Garrett has repeatedly demanded a trade but the Browns are resistant to that. Besides, his salary would take the Bears far over the cap and would require cutting someone or restructuring several contracts if it's even possible. The Raiders have also said they are not trading Maxx Crosby, but their season is slipping away now after yet another tight loss and perhaps they would listen to requests. The problem the Bears have for trading at this point in the season and with few edges on their roster is 1) the competition and 2) their own desperation. Whoever has a qualified edge is going to demand the highest compensation in a trade for draft picks. The Lions, 49rs, Cowboys and several other teams could be seeking an edge besides the Bears. The Bears have $7.88 million available in cap space now according to Overthecap.com.
Matt LaFleur spills the beans on what the Packers really plan to do ahead of the NFL trade deadline
Packers linked to trade for former All-Pro to replace Kenny Clark
The Packers could look to upgrade the defense ahead of the NFL trade deadline at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, especially after Panthers running back Rico Dowdle paved the way to Carolina upsetting Green Bay Sunday afternoon at Lambeau Field. Dowdle’s 130 yards and two touchdowns was the catalyst to an upset win over the Packers, but also served to further expose one of Green Bay’s most glaring weaknesses along the front seven. Could Packers trade for Calais Campbell? If general manager Brian Gutekunst is working the phones in hopes of replacing the run-stuffing interior lineman the Packers traded away in Kenny Clark as part of the Micah Parsons blockbuster this past summer, Calais Campbell could be an ideal fit. Ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, Pro Football Focus lists the Packers as one of Campbell’s best fits and possible trade destinations. "Even at 39, Campbell has still been an above-average player for the Cardinals this season," Bradley Locker writes for PFF. "He’s on track for a 15th straight year with a 71.0-plus overall PFF grade, and has been a well-rounded addition for Arizona’s new-look defense. Campbell has generated 11 pressures while also producing a 70.0 PFF run-defense grade. "The Cardinals’ promising start has taken a wayward turn for the worst, one that doesn’t seem especially salvageable. With Campbell at his age and on a one-year deal, shipping him away — particularly to pave the way for playing time for younger players — could be logical. Kansas City’s 28.8 run-defense grade by interior defenders is the lowest in the NFL, and a reunion in Jacksonville isn’t out of the question." So far this season, Campbell — who boasts 113.5 sacks through 18 seasons — has three sacks and 5.5 tackles for loss. He is still playing at a high level despite his advanced age and the trajectory of the Cardinals’ 2025 campaign. Arizona’s season has quickly fallen off a cliff, but Campbell could have the chance to chase a Super Bowl ring if the Packers pull off a trade. He would immediately become a key piece along defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley’s front seven.
Seahawks GM's comments offer clue at potential NFL trade deadline partners
If there was any question about whether the Seattle Seahawks should be buyers or sellers going into the NFL trade deadline, last night's crushing victory over the Washington Commanders answered it. After eight games played, Seattle has a top-five scoring offense, a top-five scoring defense and a special teams unit that's making high-impact plays routine. That gives the Seahawks all the reason in the world to be aggressive at the trade deadline, and the latest reporting suggests that's exactly what they're going to do. General manager John Schneider may have offered a hint in his pre-game radio hit with KIRO, saying that the Seahawks spoke with teams at the Maryland-Indiana game on Saturday. That give us an idea of who they might be dealing with, based on the reports of the other teams who sent personnel to that game. That includes the San Francisco 49ers, the New York Jets, the Carolina Panthers, the Cleveland Browns and the Washington Commanders, who may have had some extra face time with the Seahawks during last night's game. We can safely cross the 49ers off the list of potential trade partners, but we can't do that with any others. The one question mark is the Panthers - and nobody seems to know which way they're leaning. Carolina is a surprise 5-4 after shocking the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, but the gap between the Panthers and the NFC teams currently on pace for a playoff spot is pretty massive. That makes the Jets, Browns and Commanders the most likely candidates to make a deal with the Seahawks from this list but we also have to assume they're talking with other teams. Pete Carroll's Raiders are another obvious potential trade partner based on their relationship and the fact that they're 2-6 going into the deadline. The Seahawks have also had a long history of making deals with the Philadelphia Eagles, who need cornerback help an have reportedly been considering a deal for Riq Woolen. On that note, the math may have changed last night due to the injuy to Josh Jobe, who was ruled out early with a concussion. Woolen responded with his best game of the season - which might be just enough to convince the Seahawks to keep him around for the playoffs.
Customize Your Newsletter
+
Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!
PRIVACY POLICY EDITORIAL POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
Use of this website (including any and all parts and
components) constitutes your acceptance of these
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.
