Sky’s Angel Reese to have wrist surgery Tuesday, be in cast for six weeks
Angel Reese could have waited, and played through pain. But that would likely come at a great cost, doctors warned.
So one of the top rookies from the 2024 draft decided surgery was the way to go.
Reese, the No. 7 pick by the Chicago Sky and the best rebounder in the league at 13.1 boards per game, announced Sunday that she would miss the remainder of the season.
The culprit: A hairline fracture in her left wrist that, if not treated immediately, could lead to a completely shattered bone.
Chicago coach Teresa Weatherspoon was vague Sunday when asked about Reese’s injury before the Sky took on Dallas in a must-win game for both teams as they battled for the final playoff spot. Though Reese was not made available to the media Sunday before or after the Sky’s 92-77 win – in which Reese loudly cheered her teammates from the bench – she went on social media later to share details.
Angel Reese provides more details about her SEI via TikTok. Hairline fracture incurred Friday. Technically could have played on, but elected for surgery to avoid arthritis, damage, etc. Timeline: surgery on Tuesday, hard cast for 4 weeks, soft for 2 weeks, then into rehab.
The injury, which Reese suffered on Friday, Sept. 6 vs. the Sparks when she fell hard after an and-one, is minor enough now that doctors “gave me options to play,” Reese said. But they warned her if she went that route, she could have arthritis issues almost immediately, which Reese said “wasn’t an option.” There’s also the possibility that the crack could grow bigger quickly and shatter the bone completely.
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