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.
References:
- ESPN
- CBS Sports
- NBC Sports Chicago
- The Athletic
- Sports Illustrated
- NBC Sports Chicago
- The Athletic
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