Speculation has swirled over whether the Chicago Sky, currently 8-25 and firmly out of playoff contention, should shut down star forward Angel Reese for the remainder of the season after she missed the last seven games.

For a league still fighting for broader mainstream attention, players like Reese represent a bridge to untapped audiences, something Allen, a nine-year WNBA veteran, claims she’s never seen in her time in the league. Rowan Fisher-Shotton is a contributing writer to the Athlon Sports trending and breaking news team.

"The WNBA don't pay for my bills" - Angel Reese said her WNBA salary is not even enough to pay for her personal expenses originally appeared on Basketball Network.

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese Catch Attention After Big WNBA News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The WNBA has been on an upward trajectory in recent years, thanks to emerging superstars like Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese. The league has been soaring attendance and has record-breaking viewership.

While Angel Reese is star off the court in the community, she’s also a star on the court for the Sky. She continues to emerge as one of the WNBA’s brightest and most popular stars. Recently, she announced that her signature shoe from Reebok would have an early release date. Originally scheduled to drop in 2026, the shoes will now debut on Sept. 18.