Angel Reese Ejected From Sky-Liberty Clash After Double Technical Foul

June 5, 2024 Jimm Sallivan

Angel Reese was sent back to the Chicago Sky locker room early during the team’s 88–75 loss to the New York Liberty on Tuesday at Wintrust Arena.

Reese was ejected from the game with 2:31 remaining in the fourth quarter. She was whistled for a personal foul after trying to grab a rebound. Reese argued the call and was quickly given two technical fouls by WNBA referee Charles Watson and ejected from the game.

Angel Reese was ejected from tonight’s game after being given a double technical on this exchange with the ref

(via @SkyMarquee)pic.twitter.com/cCmfEZZU11

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 5, 2024

The Sky trailed the Liberty 82–71 at the time of Reese’s ejection and went on to lose 88–75.

Despite the early exit, Reese tallied the second double-double of her career, scoring 15 points on 3-of-12 shooting and grabbing 10 rebounds in 24 minutes.

Reese and the Sky return to the floor Thursday to host the Washington Mystics at Wintrust Arena.

5 Jun 24 Jimm Sallivan

Lonzo Ball Defends Angel Reese After Her First Career Ejection

Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese was ejected for the first time in her career Tuesday night during the team's 88–75 loss to the New York Liberty.

Lonzo Ball saw the play unfold from his seat at Wintrust Arena and posted to social media shortly after the ejection to support the 22-year-old rookie.

Ref that threw out @Reese10Angel is weak btw… You know who you are (Keep ya money Angel I got you)
— Lonzo Ball (@ZO2_) June 5, 2024

He even vowed to pay for the $400 fine she will face in the coming days — $200 for each technical foul. Reese appreciated the words of support.

💞😭appreciate you gang! https://t.co/Aupf0jJU6N
— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) June 5, 2024

Reese was ejected with 2:31 remaining in the fourth quarter after an exchange with referee Charles Watson that led to two technical fouls. After the game, lead official Maj Forsberg told the Chicago Tribune's Julia Poe that Reese was given her first tech for "disrespectfully addressing" the official and the second tech for waving off the referee.

Angel Reese was ejected from tonight's game after being given a double technical on this exchange with the ref
(via @SkyMarquee)pic.twitter.com/cCmfEZZU11
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 5, 2024

The $400 fine marks Reese's second financial penalty she has faced this season. Reese was fined $1,000 this past weekend for not speaking to the media after the Sky's 71–70 loss to the Indiana Fever on Saturday.

Reese registered 13 points and 10 rebounds in 24 minutes before getting ejected, notching her second double-double through eight games to start her WNBA career.

3 Jun 24 Jimm Sallivan

Angel Reese Asserts Caitlin Clark Isn’t the Only Reason for Sold Out WNBA Games

Many heated WNBA discussions began after Chicago Sky's Chennedy Carter committed a hard foul on Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark during Saturday's game.

Even though this situation has been at the forefront of fan and media conversations, the players haven't said too much about what happened. Carter refused to answer questions about Clark after the game, and Sky rookie Angel Reese even skipped her media session, which earned her a $1,000 fine from the league.

Reese spoke out on Monday, though, in regards to conversations surrounding her being seen as a "villain" in contrast to Clark, the No. 1 WNBA draft pick. No matter how people talk about her, Reese admitted she's just happy that the WNBA is getting more recognition. But, she highlighted how there's more stars than just Clark in the league right now.

"People are talking about women's basketball, you never would think they'd be talking about women's basketball," Reese said. "People are pulling up to games. We got celebrities coming to games, sold out arenas. ... Just looking at that, I'll take that role. I'll take the bad guy role, and I'll continue to take that on and be that for my teammates. I know I'll go down in history. I'll look back in 20 years and be like, the reason why we're watching women's basketball is not just because of one person. It's because of me, too. I want y'all to realize that."

Angel Reese:
"We got celebrities coming to games. Sold out arenas...The reason why we're watching women's basketball is not just because of 1 person. It's because of me, too. I want y'all to realize that."
(via @GNSportsTV, h/t @ClutchPoints)
pic.twitter.com/6AyyiZSdk1
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) June 3, 2024

Carter broke her silence regarding Clark on Sunday on Threads, commenting "Beside three-point shooting what does she bring to the table man," under a post.

This controversial conversation all started when Carter issued the foul, which was later changed to a Flagrant 1. Fever coach Christie Sides was not happy with the foul, and she even posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, asking for something to be done about fouls like this. Sky coach Teresa Weatherspoon even admitted Carter's foul was "not appropriate."

7 May 24 Jimm Sallivan

Fans Loved Angel Reese’s Met Gala Look

It's been quite a stretch for Angel Reese. She helped take LSU to the Elite Eight in her final collegiate season, and was picked seventh in the 2024 WNBA Draft by the Chicago Sky. To top it all off, Reese attended Monday night's Met Gala in a stunning outfit, and everybody was in awe.

The fact that Reese managed to attend at all is pretty remarkable, given she practiced in Chicago earlier that day. The Sky's season debut is on May 15. Practicing and then flying out to New York City and undergo what must've been hours of prep for the red carpet walk isn't easy and certainly is not usually something rookies can do. But Reese is not just any rookie.

Even scattered amongst the biggest stars of all, Reese shined on Monday night in a 16 Arlington dress.

WNBA Draft, Training Camp, Preseason Game and...THE MET GALA.✨
Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) continues to put women's basketball at the forefront, even in the fashion world.
She's the first WNBA rookie to attend the event and wore a STUNNING seafoam green dress by 16 Arlington. pic.twitter.com/qBiFCFsfFk
— WSLAM (@wslam) May 7, 2024

Everyone loved it.

Angel Reese at THE Met Gala.
Now that is IMPACT. pic.twitter.com/DaVtiKgx3V
— stas (@yourgirlayedub) May 6, 2024

Angel Reese at the Met Gala 🤩 pic.twitter.com/nmxpFQxt1A
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 7, 2024

Angel Reese is a prime example of someone who refuses to keep herself boxed into one category. She’s a basketball player and a fashion girlie.
Why limit yourself?
— Ore Nicole (@Ore_Nicole) May 7, 2024

National Championship run for your 21st birthday, Met Gala for your 22nd. Angel Reese is really that girl. pic.twitter.com/D9FX2mbor4
— DJSukiG (@SukiGeez) May 7, 2024

Gave coach @Finisher_11 a whole practice and hit the Met Gala like Boss 👑 Keep Pushin! ♟️ https://t.co/XlLSfzgRzD
— Swin Cash (@SwinCash) May 7, 2024

🔥 https://t.co/jfdYgUJhoA
— Sue Bird (@S10Bird) May 7, 2024

STUNNING. https://t.co/cUIGdeWex9
— LaChina Robinson (@LaChinaRobinson) May 7, 2024

As if there was any remaining doubt that Reese is going to push the limits of what's possible whenever she can, the rookie forward was back in Chicago on Tuesday morning to prepare for the Sky's next preseason matchup against the New York Liberty. She probably wishes the game was at Barclays Center, but this makes for a better story.

Angel Reese on maximizing your 24HRS.
The Sky rookie is back in Chicago, gearing up for her first game at Wintrust Arena after spending the evening at the Met Gala in NYC. pic.twitter.com/9GWLsnDNti
— Annie Costabile (@AnnieCostabile) May 7, 2024

A whirlwind of a 24 hours for Reese after a whirlwind of a month.

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