Angel Reese has officially logged her final double-double of an impressive rookie season, as the Chicago Sky revealed on Saturday night that she sustained a season-ending wrist injury during the team’s victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday. In that game, Reese scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in 32 minutes. The Sky stated that after additional medical evaluation, Reese has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2024 season due to the wrist injury.
They did not disclose which wrist Reese injured or any details beyond stating that the team would “provide medical updates later as needed.”
Given that Reese has her own podcast, it’s probable she will also share updates through her own channels. In her first post after the announcement, Reese remained optimistic, humorously noting that she never expected a 3-pointer to be the final shot of her rookie season. She expressed hope that this moment serves as a warning to the league about a shot she aims to make more consistently once she returns to the court.
Reese will conclude her rookie season in the WNBA with averages of 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds, setting a new record for rebounds in a single season. According to her post, she has definitely made a significant impact during her first year and is expected to finish second in the Rookie of the Year voting, just behind fellow rookie star Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever.
We wish Reese a speedy recovery. It seems fans won’t have to wait long to see her back in action, as she mentioned in her post that she plans to be ready for the inaugural season of the women’s professional 3-on-3 league “Unrivaled,” which starts in January.
For the Chicago Sky (12-22 overall and 2-8 in their last 10 games), their chances of making the playoffs were already slim. This situation primarily affects their season by reducing the opportunity for Reese to gain further on-court experience. However, if Reese returns at full strength and with another high draft pick in 2025, the team’s prospects for next season remain promising.
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