Chicago Sky Coach Reveals Why Angel Reese Is Not At Indiana Fever Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
All eyes are on a matchup between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever.
One of the biggest rivalries in the WNBA is being presented on Saturday in the 8 p.m. ET slot on CBS. However, while the game should still see a large audience, it’s been hit with injuries.
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Angel Reese has been ruled out of the matchup, continuing to working through a back issue that’s kept her out of the lineup for quite some time.
The Fever, on the other hand, will be without Caitlin Clark. Indiana’s top guard has played 13 games this season, currently working through an injury of her own.
Ahead of the matchup, the Sky announced that Reese did not travel with the team to Indiana.
“I think she’s progressing,” Marsh said. “She’s again just stepping away to focus on that rehab and as we get more information in terms of concrete timeline, we will communicate that.”
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Reese was ruled out in an earlier injury report, but Marsh explained that she has “stepped away” from the team in order to progress her rehab.
Throughout her second season in the WNBA, Angel Reese has averaged a double-double. She finished her rookie season averaging a double-double and has continued to play at a high level in year two.
Reese has posted 14.2 points, 12.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game.
The Sky forward has taken another step forward in her offensive game and continues to prove her rebounding prowess.
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Chicago Sky player Angel Reese reacts during the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game.Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The loss of Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark in the matchup is a major miss for WNBA fans who were slated to see one of the best rivalries the league has to offer.
Throughout her second season in the WNBA, Caitlin Clark has posted 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 8.8 assists per game.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
