Angel Reese’s Bold Stand: “I’m Not Playing Until the Deal Changes”
At a tense media session in Chicago’s Wintrust Arena, Angel Reese stunned everyone with a simple, firm statement: “I’m not playing.” Draped in a gray hoodie, Reese’s no-nonsense tone silenced the room.
“I love this game,” she said, “but I’m not going to play for less than what I’m worth. And I’ll wait… as long as it takes.”
Reese’s recent absence from workouts and public events hinted at frustration, but this press conference made her stance clear. Social media exploded with support under #PayAngelReese, while critics called her out for abandoning the team mid-season.
Her rookie salary reportedly stands at around $75,000—far less than her lucrative college NIL deals. A former MVP commented, “If you want your stars here, you have to pay them like stars.”
The Chicago Sky’s performance dipped immediately, losing two straight games. Reese’s impact, both on and off the court, is undeniable.
When asked if she’d return, Reese was unwavering: “Not unless the deal changes… Until the math changes, the silence will be the loudest thing in the room.”
