WNBA's Sky standout Angel Reese remains sidelined without a definite comeback date, as the regular season approaches its final month.
Chicago Sky's Angel Reese Struggles with Back Injury
Angel Reese, the star player for the Chicago Sky, has been battling a lingering back injury that has kept her out of action for seven games. As of mid-August 2025, Reese has returned to the court but is being carefully managed with minutes restrictions, playing about 25 minutes per game [2][3][5].
Reese's return to the court has been a mixed bag. In her first game back, she scored 22 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, demonstrating her impact when on the court [6]. However, she shot 6 of 16 from the field, which could be attributed to her ongoing back pain and foul trouble in the game [7].
The back injury has been a recurring issue for Reese since the All-Star break. She struggled in her first seven games after the break, shooting a historically bad 30.9% from the field, including 16 of 50 (32%) in the restricted area [4]. This poor performance led to her missing most of the second half of the season.
Despite the setbacks, Reese has managed to maintain a streak of 11 consecutive double-doubles, a feat that is the first in league history to have multiple double-double streaks of at least 10 games [8].
Coach Marsh expressed concern after the loss to the Mystics, stating that Reese's back tightened up after the game [9]. As a result, the team has been holding her out as a precautionary measure.
Despite the ongoing injury, Reese was named an All-Star for the second time in two seasons on July 6 [10]. However, her injury has caused her to miss six consecutive games as of Wednesday [1]. There isn't a concrete timetable for Reese's recovery from her back injury, but she is expected to continue playing in the remaining part of the 2025 WNBA season as her health allows [2][5].
The Sky currently find themselves in a tough spot, with a record of 8-23, 71/2 games out of the final playoff spot with 13 games remaining in the regular season [1]. The team will be hoping for a speedy recovery from Reese to bolster their chances of making the playoffs.
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- The ongoing back injury of Angel Reese, the star player for the Chicago Sky, has affected her performance during the 2025 WNBA season, causing her to miss several games.
- Despite the back injury, Reese was still able to clinch the All-Star title for the second time in her career on July 6, but her absence from the court has affected the team's overall performance.
- As of mid-August 2025, Reese has returned to the court but is being carefully managed with minutes restrictions, playing about 25 minutes per game.
- The NBA, MMA, and other sports leagues also have their share of historic moments, and the WNBA is no exception, as Reese recently accomplished the first double-double streak of 10 games in league history.
- With the Chicago Sky's current record at 8-23, 71/2 games out of the final playoff spot, Reese's speedy recovery and return to the court would significantly impact their chances of making the playoffs in the remaining part of the 2025 WNBA season.
