Chicago Sky Struggle as Angel Reese Faces Teammate Distrust

CHICAGO, Illinois – After yet another disappointing night, Angel Reese is facing growing distrust from her teammates on the Chicago Sky. The team suffered an 88-70 loss to the Atlanta Dream on Friday, and although Reese put up decent stats, her performance raised red flags among her peers.

Reese scored 12 points with four rebounds and three assists over 32 minutes. However, her struggles with layups became the focal point of criticism, particularly highlighted by viral clips of her missed shots. Fans on social media noted, “plays like Ewing when the MonStars took his talent,” expressing disappointment in her performance.

Sky management has begun to hint that Reese may need to improve her offensive game, as her missed opportunities are becoming a liability. Her teammates’ hesitation to involve her in play was evident, especially when they opted to pass the ball away instead of feeding her in key post positions. This indecision led to a shot clock violation in the first quarter, underscoring their lack of confidence.

On the other side of the court, Brittney Griner contributed quietly for Atlanta, scoring seven points and blocking three shots in just 26 minutes. Her effective play contrast sharply with the struggles of the Sky, whose record now stands at 2-7 for the season.

As the Sky prepare to face the Connecticut Sun on Sunday, the urgency for answers grows. For Reese, the on-court challenge may become less about opponents and more about regaining the trust of her teammates.