Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese out for remainder of season due to injury

CHICAGO – Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese will miss the remainder of the season with a wrist injury.

Reese took to social media Saturday night to announce the news.

“I’m filled with emotions right now that I have a season ending injury, but also filled with so much gratitude for what is next,” Reese wrote in part. “Although this is God’s timing and not mine, I am finally able to give myself a physical and mental break.”

According to the Sky’s injury report, Reese was listed as questionable for Sunday’s home game against the Dallas Wings with a wrist injury. At around 8:45 p.m. Saturday, the Sky confirmed Reese would miss the rest of the season .

“After undergoing further medical evaluation after the September 6 game against Los Angeles, Angel Reese has been ruled out for the rest of the 2024 season with a wrist injury, the team announced today. The team will provide medical updates later as needed,” the Sky wrote on social media.

In her first season in the league, Reese started all 34 games and logged an average of 32.5 minutes per game. She also averaged 13.6 points, 13.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists.

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