WNBA star rookie Angel Reese will miss the rest of the season after suffering a wrist injury. She sustained the injury during a game against the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday night.

Reese announced the news on social media that he would have to file bills for the last part of the year.

“What a year. I never thought the last basket of my rookie season would be a 3 but maybe that was God saying give them a taste of what they’ll see even more in year two lol🥲 Through it all I showed I belonged in this league even when no one else believed I did. All I ever wanted was to get to the W and make an impact. I can confidently say I accomplished that and will strive to continue to do so. I’m full of emotion right now because I have a season ending injury for me but also full of gratitude for what’s next. Even though this is God’s schedule and not mine, I can finally give myself a physical and mental break. “God gives his toughest battles to his strongest soldiers.” They’ll still see me as the biggest cheerleader on the sidelines! And Unrivaled League, see you soon! 💞😇

This is certainly a big blow for the Chicago Sky and the WNBA as a whole. Reese had proven to be one of the better players in the league and had already set several records in his first season in the WNBA.

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Chicago is barely holding on to the final playoff spot, so the loss of Reese will likely hurt their chances of making it. The former LSU product is coming off her impressive rookie season, averaging 13.6 points, 13.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.3 steals per game.

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 30: Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky reacts during the game against the Indiana Fever at Wintrust Arena on August 30, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Reese is out for the…


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Reese made history by making the All-Star game in her rookie season and she helped bring more viewers to the league. Along with fellow rookie Caitlin Clark, Reese helped usher in one of the most popular rookie draft classes in recent history.

Although this injury is a huge blow and she will miss the court, the anticipation for her return is greater than ever. Reese has proven that her game can translate to the WNBA level, something many did not believe before she entered the league.

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