Chicago Sky star Angel Reese is stirring up some serious WNBA drama, and she’s doing it with the kind of brazen attitude that would make even a seasoned trash-talker blush. After Chicago snagged Las Vegas Aces’ assistant coach Tyler Marsh to be their head honcho, Reese is eyeing another asset from the reigning champs. This time, she’s gunning for Aces point guard Sydney Colson, and let’s just say she’s not exactly keeping things subtle.
The recruitment frenzy started after Reese posted a celebratory “W” on social media in response to the Marsh signing—a move that sent the Aces camp into a bit of a tizzy. Colson, never one to back down from banter, playfully accused Reese of showing zero respect for the grieving Aces, who are apparently still nursing the wounds left by Marsh’s departure. But Reese, displaying her signature humor, shrugged it off with a cheeky offer of tissues for Colson—or, better yet, an invitation to come join the dark side in Chicago.
“Sorry, but your time is UP. It’s our turn!” Reese fired back on X. “I’ll send you some tissue tho, sister girl—unless you want to come join this side too.” Shots fired, indeed. Colson hasn’t responded, but with Reese’s challenge laid out for all to see, we’ll just have to wait and see if the Sky manages to pull off this ambitious heist.
Despite Reese’s confidence, the Sky have had their struggles. Their promising start to the 2024 season went sideways when Reese herself was sidelined by a wrist injury, leading to a dramatic, end-of-season freefall that left them out of the playoffs. They ended with a disappointing 13-27 record, falling four games short of the previous season and prompting the team to part ways with coach Teresa Weatherspoon.
The breakup with Weatherspoon hit Reese hard, as she was quick to make clear in a heartfelt post. “I’m heartbroken. I’m literally lost for words knowing what this woman meant to me in such a pivotal point in my life. She was the only person that believed in me,” Reese wrote, adding that her bond with Weatherspoon was the driving force behind her move to Chicago. Reese’s message drew plenty of sympathy, but it also highlighted the tricky transition the Sky are facing with Marsh stepping in.
Marsh, who joined the Aces’ coaching staff just as they clinched back-to-back titles in 2022 and 2023, has built a reputation for developing young talent. Reese seems to have faith that he’ll work wonders with Chicago’s youth-driven squad. Marsh, for his part, appears eager to take the reins. Earlier this year, he praised Reese’s skills on social media, commenting on her improved footwork back in her LSU days and signaling that he’s eager to bring that level of focus to the Windy City.
As Marsh steps into Weatherspoon’s shoes, he’ll have his hands full, not only in boosting Chicago’s game plan but also in managing the unmistakable personality that is Angel Reese. Chicago fans, though, seem ready for a bit of spice, and Reese is more than happy to provide. If the Sky do manage to poach another Aces star, it might just be the start of a brand-new rivalry—and, let’s be real, a whole lot of social media banter.
For now, Reese is sticking to her guns and letting the world know: the era of the Aces may be winding down, and the Chicago Sky are more than happy to sweep up the pieces. Buckle up, WNBA fans—Angel Reese and the Sky are officially in takeover mode.
