Angel Reese News Turns Heads on Wednesday originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Angel Reese has had yet another successful season with the Chicago Sky.
Reese is headed to the WNBA All-Star game, having recently been drafted by Minnesota Lynx’s Napheesa Collier, the captain of the Western Conference All-Star team.
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Reese has been the leader of the Sky, attempting to help head coach Tyler Marsh find consistency during his first year with the team.
While Reese looks to help Chicago gain traction, currently sitting at 5-13 on the season, she received some exciting news outside of the white lines.
The Sky star will serve as the cover athlete for NBA2K26 WNBA Edition.
“She’s got next,” posted the official social media account of the WNBA. “Angel Reese is your #NBA2K26 WNBA Edition Cover Athlete! Pre-order NBA 2K26 today at the in bio.”
Upon the release of the announcement, some fans took to social media, sharing their thoughts on Angel Reese being featured on the cover of NBA2K26 WNBA Edition Cover Athlete.
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“Well deserved. most elite motor in the game of basketball,” said one fan.
“This is a great cover. Reese finally getting the respect she deserves as a top 10 player,” said another fan.
“Bad day for the haters,” mentioned one fan.
“Can’t wait to see what her rating is compared to the rest of the WNBA All Stars,” commented one fan.
“Digital is the new wave of gaming,” said one fan.
“She deserves this spotlight,” said another fan.
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5).David Gonzales-Imagn Images
During her second season in the WNBA, Angel Reese has posted 13.2 points, 12.9 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game for the Chicago Sky.
She’s set to average a double-double for the second year in a row, having established herself as one of the best rebounders in the WNBA.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
