Angel Reese GOES NUTS After Chennedy Carter DECIDED to Join Caitlin Clark & Fever!
The Chicago Sky were hoping Angel Reese would be their franchise savior when they drafted her seventh overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Instead, her arrival seems to be driving a wedge through the team, with tension building between her and several key players. Reese’s talent is undeniable, and her individual numbers are impressive, but those stats aren’t translating to wins. What’s even more concerning is the reported culture problems within the Sky, largely attributed to Reese’s “me-first” attitude.
Players are starting to speak out, and one anonymous teammate bluntly said, “It was obvious who she was trying to please, and it wasn’t the team.” That’s not the kind of mentality you want from a supposed franchise player, especially when team chemistry is so fragile. Rumors are swirling that veteran players like Kennedy Carter are ready to leave, potentially because of the toxic atmosphere in the locker room, which some say has been exacerbated by Reese’s social media presence. Instead of promoting team success, Reese seems more focused on celebrating her personal milestones, even calling out that she’ll be remembered as one of the reasons people watch women’s basketball—not just because of one player, but because of her too. Confidence is one thing, but some critics are asking: is it crossing the line into egotism?
The culture problems go beyond just Reese’s attitude. Head coach Teresa Weatherspoon’s brief stint with the Sky didn’t help matters either. Reports suggest she gave Reese preferential treatment, which only served to alienate the rest of the team. Weatherspoon’s strategy seemed more about elevating Reese’s individual achievements than focusing on the team’s overall success, creating a rift in the locker room. Weatherspoon’s firing after just one season left a lot of unresolved issues, and it’s clear the team is still feeling the fallout.
Adding fuel to the fire is Kennedy Carter’s recent public flirtation with other teams. In a now-deleted tweet, Carter asked fans which team they wanted her to play for next season, all but signaling that she wants out of Chicago. While it’s possible the Sky could match any offers, it’s hard to ignore the potential damage Carter’s tweet has caused to her own future. Some fans are even speculating that her time in Chicago could be coming to an end. Her behavior, combined with the Sky’s ongoing internal turmoil, has left many questioning whether Carter can remain in Chicago—or if she’ll be shipped out this off-season.
As if the drama wasn’t enough, the Sky are now facing a critical decision in the upcoming draft. With the third overall pick, the team is torn between drafting Olivia Miles, the highly-touted point guard from Notre Dame, or trading the pick to rebuild in a different direction. Miles’ stock is rising fast, and the Sky may have to move quickly if they want to secure her or pivot to a new strategy. Losing out on both Carter and Miles could set the franchise back for years, as Chicago struggles to regain its footing in a competitive WNBA landscape.
The situation in Chicago is a mess, and the road ahead for the Sky is uncertain. Can the team harness the talent of Angel Reese and Kennedy Carter while fixing the fractured locker room culture? Or will they continue to implode under the weight of internal strife? One thing is for sure—the Sky’s future is hanging in the balance, and the next few moves they make could define their trajectory for seasons to come.
