Star player Angel Reese ruled out for game versus Fever; Reese set to miss fifth consecutive match without a specific return date
Angel Reese, the star forward for the Chicago Sky, has been out of action since July 29, 2025, due to a back injury, and there is currently no clear timetable for her return[1][2][3]. The injury has kept her out of at least seven consecutive games as of mid-August 2025.
Reese's last appearance on the court was a strong one, as she scored 22 points and collected 13 rebounds in the Sky's game against the Mystics[3]. However, the back pain she has been dealing with since then has affected her playtime and performance.
Coach Tyler Marsh described Reese's status as "day-to-day," emphasizing the importance of her coming back fully healthy[3]. The team is hopeful for her return, but they are also cautious about rushing her back too soon and risking further injury.
Reese has only appeared in two of the Sky's games since the season resumed, and she has been hampered by foul trouble and back pain in her last game. Through her first seven games, her shooting percentage was a dismal 30.9%, but over her last 11 games, she has improved significantly, averaging 16.9 points and 13.1 rebounds on 50.9% shooting[1].
Before her injury, Reese recorded her first career triple-double in a win over the Connecticut Sun on June 15, 2025[1]. She has also set a league record with 11 consecutive double-doubles, but this streak was interrupted by her injury[1][2].
One more technical foul will result in an automatic one-game suspension for Reese, and she currently has eight technical fouls[1]. Despite this, the focus remains on ensuring her full recovery from the back injury.
As the 2025 WNBA season progresses, the exact comeback date for Angel Reese remains uncertain[1][2][3]. The Chicago Sky are currently 8-22 and 61⁄2 games out of the final playoff spot with 14 games remaining in the regular season[1]. The team will continue to miss Reese's strong presence on the court as they strive to improve their record and secure a playoff spot.
[1] ESPN. (2025). Chicago Sky's Angel Reese out with back injury, no timetable for return. Retrieved from https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/36757130/chicago-sky-angel-reese-out-back-injury-no-timetable-return
[2] NBA.com. (2025). Chicago Sky's Angel Reese out with back injury, no timetable for return. Retrieved from https://www.nba.com/news/chicago-sky-angel-reese-out-with-back-injury-no-timetable-for-return
[3] The Athletic. (2025). Chicago Sky's Angel Reese out with back injury, no timetable for return. Retrieved from https://theathletic.com/news/chicago-sky-angel-reese-out-with-back-injury-no-timetable-for-return/v7648j6Q3a5g
- The injury-forced absence of Angel Reese from basketball, affecting both the WNBA and NBA coverage of her team, the Chicago Sky, has made the wait for her return a topic of historic sports news.
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