WNBA Star Angel Reese Nears Suspension Over Technical Fouls

Chicago Sky sensation Angel Reese is teetering on the edge of a WNBA suspension, sitting at seven technical fouls just 22 games into her rookie season. One more, and she’s out for a game, per league rules—a costly misstep for a player already vocal about financial struggles.

Reese picked up her latest technical during a lopsided loss to the Lynx on Tuesday, triggered by an off-camera exchange with referees after a common foul in the first quarter. She’s now the league leader in technicals this season, outpacing Washington Mystics’ Shakira Austin, who has five.

The drama isn’t new for Reese. Her first technical came in the season opener against rival Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever, following a heated moment on the court. After grabbing a rebound, Clark’s hard slap on Reese’s arm sent her tumbling, and tempers flared. Clark’s foul was upgraded to a flagrant 1, while Reese and Indiana’s Aliyah Boston both earned technicals after the dust settled.

Reese’s technical tally has grown steadily, with fouls against teams like the New York Liberty, Dallas Wings, and Connecticut Sun, among others. Last season, she had just four, while Clark herself came close to suspension with seven. But Reese’s rapid accumulation—reaching seven by July—raises eyebrows, especially since a suspension means forfeiting a game check. She’s already been candid about her WNBA salary, recently revealing on Instagram Live that her $74,000 earnings barely cover her $8,000 monthly rent, let alone other bills.

Beyond the court, Reese made waves at the WNBA All-Star weekend, slamming the league’s latest collective bargaining proposal as 'disrespectful.' Speaking to reporters, she didn’t hold back, emphasizing the need to be vocal about player rights. For Reese, staying silent isn’t an option—it’s personal.

As she navigates foul trouble and fights for fair pay, Reese remains a lightning rod in the WNBA, blending raw talent with unfiltered honesty. Will she rein in the technicals, or is a suspension inevitable? The court—and the league—waits.