WNBA star Angel Reese missed the Chicago Sky's last two games..
Chicago Sky Announce Exciting Angel Reese News After Loss to Indiana Fever originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Angel Reese was once again held out of Sunday’s game against the Indiana Fever due to an ongoing back issue, marking her second consecutive absence. The standout forward has been described as day-to-day, with the Sky adopting a cautious approach before clearing her to return. Her absence has not only hurt Chicago’s energy but also increased pressure on other frontcourt options.
Sunday's 93-78 blowout loss to Indiana marked Chicago’s fifth straight loss, slipping them down to 7–18 on the season. Reese has been one of the few bright spots this season, and Chicago's struggles have been pronounced without her presence. In spite of Rachel Banham’s impressive 26-point performance, Reese’s absence meant the team was without one of its most reliable scorers.
In a welcome development for the Sky and their fans, the team announced ahead of Tuesday’s road game against the Washington Mystics that Reese has been upgraded to “probable.”
This status update suggests her injury is trending in the right direction and raises optimism that she may rejoin the starting lineup imminently.
Sky Status for tomorrow:
— Karli Bell (@KarliBell33) July 28, 2025
Michaela Onyenwere QUESTIONABLE (Knee)
Hailey Van Lith – QUESTIONABLE (Ankle)
Ariel Atkins – OUT (Leg)
Angel Reese – PROBABLE (Back)
Reese’s return is great news for Chicago. In her sophomore season, she has established herself as one of the league’s most dominant players—named an All-Star and leading the WNBA in rebounding. Her presence anchors both the offense and defense, and her availability would significantly alleviate rotation stress and rebounding gaps.
The game against Washington will be followed by a four-game home stand that includes matchups against playoff-hopeful franchises. With Reese now probable, Chicago will have a better chance of stabilizing their lineup and reigniting the postseason push.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
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