Angel Reese

2024 - 9 - 8

Angel Reese's Rookie Season Ends with a Twist: Wrist Injury Says 'Not Today'!

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Angel Reese's stellar rookie season takes a heart-wrenching turn as a wrist injury sidelines her. But the real story? A legacy just beginning!

In a tremendous twist of fate, Angel Reese, the Chicago Sky's sensational rookie forward, has announced via social media that her historic first season in the WNBA has ended prematurely. After dazzling fans and analysts alike with breathtaking performances and record-setting plays, it seems her wrist had other plans during the game against the Los Angeles Sparks. The young star recorded yet another stunning effort, reminding everyone why she was a Rookie of the Year candidate, but suffered a wrist injury that will keep her off the court for the remainder of the season.

Reese had already made waves in the league, breaking records with remarkable double-doubles, including an impressive streak of 15 consecutive such performances. Often compared to WNBA legends, she quickly became a household name, captivating the hearts of basketball fans across Canada and beyond. Her prowess on the court had many speculating about her future and the potential to lead her team deep into the playoffs. However, with six games still remaining in the regular season, Reese hinted on social media that she was ready to refocus her sights on recovery and future seasons, much to the dismay of her supporters.

It's never easy to see a rising star like Angel Reese faced with a season-ending injury. This unexpected setback could be more than just a frustrating finish to what began as a spectacular rookie journey. For Reese, who has already proven herself to be a warrior both on and off the court, this could be the perfect opportunity to build strength and come back even stronger next season. Meanwhile, her Chicago Sky team is still poised to make a run for the playoffs, searching for new inspirational leadership to fill the void.

As fans rally behind Reese, they can't help but celebrate her groundbreaking stats, including averaging 15.5 points and 10 rebounds before her injury. Did you know that Reese's remarkable journey into the WNBA spotlight comes hot on the heels of her standout college career with the LSU Tigers? Known for her fierce competitiveness and charisma, there's no doubt that Angel Reese will leave her mark in the league for years to come, even if her rookie season couldn't continue as planned. So here's to her recovery, her future with the Sky, and a basketball journey that's only just begun!

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Angel Reese says on social media her historic WNBA rookie season ... (CBC.ca)

Angel Reese's historic rookie season is over. The Chicago Sky forward said on social media Saturday night that she has a season-ending injury, ...

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Angel Reese, WNBA Rookie of the Year candidate, announces ... (CBS News)

Angel Reese injured her wrist in the Chicago Sky's victory over the Los Angeles Sparks Friday, in which she recorded another one of her signature ...

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Sky's Angel Reese sidelined with season-ending wrist injury (USA TODAY)

Angel Reese's stellar rookie season with the Chicago Sky is coming to a premature end. Reese announced she suffered a "season ending injury.

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Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese out for the rest of the WNBA ... (Toronto Star)

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) shoots against Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game on Tuesday, Sept.

Angel Reese shocked the WNBA world by alluding that her rookie ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Even though the Sky hold a 2024 WNBA playoff spot and still have six games left during the regular season, Reese alluded through her social media accounts on ...

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Chicago Sky's Angel Reese says her historic rookie season is over ... (CBS Chicago)

She was listed on the team's injury report with a wrist injury. "What a year. I never would have imagined the last bucket of my rookie season would be a 3 but ...

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Sky rookie Angel Reese to miss rest of WNBA season with wrist injury (The Washington Post)

Reese, a record-setting 6-foot-3 power forward, announced on social media her season was over because of a wrist injury.

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Une blessure freine l'élan d'Angel Reese (RDS)

Elle a établi un record de la WNBA avec 15 doublés consécutifs plus tôt cette saison.

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Sky rookie Angel Reese's season over due to wrist injury - ESPN (ESPN)

Sky rookie Angel Reese will miss the remainder of the season due to a wrist injury, she announced Saturday.

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Angel Reese will miss rest of WNBA season because of wrist injury (CNN)

Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese, the WNBA leader this season in total rebounds per game and offensive rebounds per game, will miss the rest of the season ...

Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese says on social media she will miss ... (Imperial Valley Press)

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Sky's Angel Reese sidelined with season-ending wrist injury (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Angel Reese's stellar rookie season with the Chicago Sky is coming to a premature end. Reese announced she suffered a "season ending injury.

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Angel Reese announces she's out for season with injury, currently ... (Yahoo Sports)

Angel Reese's record-setting rookie season is over two weeks before anyone expected. The Chicago Sky forward announced she will miss the rest of the season ...

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Sky rookie Angel Reese's season over with wrist injury (ABC7 Chicago)

Angel Reese, whose historic rookie year saw her lead the WNBA in double-doubles, will miss the rest of the season with an injury to her wrist.

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'Devastating': Fever's Caitlin Clark on Angel Reese's season-ending ... (The Indianapolis Star)

The Fever's Caitlin Clark on the season-ending injury to fellow rookie Angel Reese: 'Devastating'

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Angel Reese makes massive injury announcement that will impact ... (High Post Hoops)

It was initially announced on Saturday that Angel Reese's status for Sunday's Dallas Wings-Chicago Sky game was in question. The Sky's playoff chances took ...

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Caitlin Clark on Angel Reese's season-ending wrist injury: 'It's ... (USA TODAY)

Fever star Caitlin Clark weighed in on the season-ending wrist injury suffered by her fellow rookie standout, Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky.

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Fans loved Caitlin Clark's classy response to news of Angel Reese's ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Chicago Sky rookie forward Angel Reese had been well into a historic rookie season, but on Saturday, she learned that her rookie year would be coming to an ...

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Caitlin Clark laments Angel Reese's season-ending injury: 'It's really ... (Fox News)

Indiana Fever star rookie Caitlin Clark reacted to Angel Reese missing the rest of the season due to a wrist injury. Clark talked to reporters before ...

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