Angel Reese apologized to her teammates for the robust feedback that she made in an interview with a Chicago outlet.
Reese bluntly known as out the Sky and hinted at going “in a distinct course” if the group didn’t make large enhancements within the offseason in an article within the Chicago Tribune. She additionally appeared to take pictures at various her teammates.
The Sky star walked a few of that again following Chicago’s 88-64 win over the Solar on Wednesday night time, when she had 18 factors and 13 rebounds.
“I don’t assume I’m pissed off. I’m extra pissed off with myself proper now,” Reese stated, responding to a reporter’s query, which referenced the article. “I feel the language is taken out of context, and I didn’t imply to deliberately put it on my teammates as a result of they’ve been via this with me all through the entire yr. They’ve busted their ass identical to l’ve busted my ass. They’ve proven up for me via thick and skinny within the locker room when no person may see something.”
Earlier within the day, Reese advised the Tribune that she didn’t assume Rachel Banham and Hailey Van Lith could lead on a playoff cost for the Sky, and questioned whether or not the crew may depend on Courtney Vandersloot, who tore her ACL earlier within the season.
Reese additionally stated that she and Kamilla Cardoso had been the one ensures for the 2026 Sky roster.
Her teammates had been conscious of the feedback within the article and weren’t proud of them, with a gathering deliberate to handle Reese, Entrance Workplace Sports activities reported.
“I’d apologize to my teammates, which I have already got, in regards to the article and about the way it was misconstrued about what was stated,” Reese stated. “I simply must be higher with my language as a result of I do know it’s not the message, it’s the messenger, and understanding that what I say might be taken any form of approach.
“So I’ve to be higher and develop from this.”
Sky coach Tyler Marsh advised reporters that he spoke to Reese earlier than Wednesday’s sport, however didn’t wish to disclose the contents of the dialog.
He additionally confirmed that the gamers had a gathering with Reese to handle the scenario.
“I feel that everybody had their alternatives to talk, and we’ll go away it at that,” Marsh stated.
