Chicago Sky star Angel Reese is on the brink of a suspension after accumulating seven technical fouls in just 22 games this season. The 24-year-old forward, who leads the WNBA in penalties, is one foul away from crossing the threshold for a one-game suspension, according to league rules. Reese’s disciplinary issues have drawn attention to her ongoing disagreements with the WNBA and its handling of player contracts.
Reese added her seventh technical foul on Tuesday night following a first-quarter altercation with officials during a blowout loss to the Minnesota Lynx. The incident occurred during an off-camera interaction with referees, though the exact nature of the conflict remains unclear. Reese now leads all WNBA players in technical fouls for the season, with Washington Mystics’ Shakira Austin in second place with five.
The controversy surrounding Reese’s disciplinary actions has been compounded by her vocal criticisms of the WNBA’s handling of recent collective bargaining negotiations. At the WNBA All-Star game, she described the proposal sent to players as