Angel Reese and the WNBA Chicago Sky aren’t just struggling – they’re deep in the trenches of one of the worst starts in WNBA history with a pitiful 3 win 9 loss record. But even that dismal stat line didn’t prepare us for the full-on basketball meltdown they staged against the Phoenix Mercury. It wasn’t a loss—it was a surrender.

Caitlin Clark showed true colors with Angel Reese verdict after raising theory on rivalry

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have been involved in several heated exchanges since entering the WNBA last year and tensions spilled over during an encounter this season.

Caitlin Clark theorized why fans are so obsessed about her rivalry with Angel Reese last season(Image: Getty Images)

Since their first season in the WNBA, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have had a series of intense face-offs. They attempted to downplay their rivalry during the offseason, with Reese even avoiding a question about Clark last month.

However, it didn’t take long for the tension to resurface in the 2025 season. In the opening game, Reese had to be held back after a hard foul from Clark.

“They affected the game obviously a lot today. I’m always going for the ball. Y’all are going to play that clip 20 times before Monday.”

The young star hinted at disparities in WNBA officiating, noting: “I think we went up really strong a lot of times, and we didn’t get a lot of calls.”

She scrutinized past plays, surmising unfair officiating and stated: “Going back and looking at the film, I’ve seen a lot of calls that weren’t made. I guess some people got a special whistle. But just being able to play hard as best as we can.”