Angel Reese Admits She's 'Thrilled' Drama-Filled Second Year In The WNBA Has Come To An End

By Jacquez Printup on September 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM EDT

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Angel Reese seems ecstatic that her second year in the WNBA has finally come to an end. In a new TikTok video, Reese, 23, can be seen showing off her flashy courtside outfit while also sharing her feelings about the end of the Chicago Sky's lackluster season. Her statements come just a week after the power forward sparked chaos in the WNBA fandom with her blunt critique of her team, but her latest post resonated deeply with fans, who flooded her comments with love and support.

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Angel Reese Seems More Than Happy To Be Leaving The Chicago Sky Behind In New TikTok Video

Before every Chicago Sky game, Reese is known for filming a video showing off her extravagant tunnel outfits in cheeky clips she calls "OOTDs," or "Outfit of the Day."

In her latest video, filmed before the Sky's final regular-season game against the New York Liberty, Reese showed off her monochromatic all-brown look, which featured sky-high leather boots, brown leggings, a crop top, a flowy brown jacket, and expensive-looking brown sunglasses.

After showing off her fit, Reese spoke briefly about the end of her second year in the WNBA, admitting she was "so, so thrilled year two is over."

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Reese Sparked Controversy After Asking For Better Players

Angel Reese posing for a selfie.
Instagram | Angel Reese

While Reese may not have been implying anything specific, the timing of her comments is noteworthy, as she has been the center of a team-related controversy for nearly two weeks.

For those unfamiliar, during a team-mandated media interview, Reese spoke about the Sky's disappointing season and how important it is to attract top-tier talent during the offseason.

“I am very vocal about what we need and what I want. I’d like to be here for my career, but if things don’t pan out, obviously I might have to move in a different direction and do what’s best for me," she said.

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“We have to get good players. We have to get great players. That’s a non-negotiable for me. I’m willing and wanting to play with the best. And however I can help to get the best here, that’s what I’m going to do this offseason," Reese said.

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Angel Reese Suspended After Comments, But The Public Had Her Back

Angel Reese posing for a picture.
Instagram | Angel Reese

Shortly after the interview went live, Reese's comments became a major talking point, sparking thinkpieces and intense conversation across WNBA spaces.

Things got even messier after the Chicago Sky announced the team's leadership board decided to suspend Reese for the first half of their contest against the Las Vegas Aces on September 7, 2025.

According to a post from the Sky organization, Reese's words were deemed "detrimental to the team." They further shared that the matter had been resolved and handled internally.

However, that wasn't the end of the story for Reese's supporters. Many social media users and publications pointed to the Sky's alleged malpractice during the offseason, ultimately praising Reese for being the team's only sliver of hope.

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According to a previous report from The Blast, an unnamed WNBA executive even urged the Baltimore native, who fans have dubbed the Bayou Barbie, to leave the Chicago Sky during the offseason, later calling the team the "worst-run organization in the league."

Reese Is Met With More Love Than Ever

Angel Reese posing for a picture on Instagram.
Instagram | Angel Reese

Online, fans were echoing a similar message, with one saying, "Season over!! You made it boo!! Get the helly outta there!! See you in Miami."

Another user wrote, "Free Angel Reese from the Chicago Sky."

Other users posted about how glad they were to see Reese in good spirits.

"I was worried you would be sad, but I'm so glad you are okay and having fun with it," a person wrote, while another pointed back to her TikTok, writing, "Sis said she's thrilled."

Another posted, "I'm crying you too happy."

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Angel Reese Seems Unbothered

And speaking of having fun, Reese shared another TikTok video on September 12, revealing she was going on a much-needed vacation.

She shared similar clips in her Instagram Stories. One features her walking up the steps to the aircraft, while another shows her friend doing the same.

One snap featured her pricey, yellow Birkin, and another was a selfie of her posing in front of an "exit" sign. Could the LSU alum be hinting at a departure before our very eyes?

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