Chicago, IL – Angel Reese, the Chicago Sky’s outspoken star, is back with a new target: Las Vegas. But this time, she’s not just happy snagging the Aces’ prized assistant coach, Tyler Marsh—she’s openly angling for a little more. Reese, never one to shy away from some spicy social media drama, sent a not-so-subtle message to the reigning WNBA champs, suggesting that maybe some of their star players might want to make Chicago their new home.
The Sky recently named Marsh as their new head coach, parting ways with Teresa Weatherspoon in a move that initially had Reese feeling pretty gloomy. But the tide turned quickly, and Reese is now hyped for the Marsh era, celebrating the move with a gleeful “W” on social media. Not everyone took it so well, though. Las Vegas point guard Sydney Colson threw a playful jab, accusing Reese of rubbing salt in the wound while the Aces still mourn their assistant’s departure.
But Reese wasn’t letting that pass. In her usual, confident style, she declared that Vegas’ reign was all but over, offering a box of tissues to any Aces players feeling sentimental. “Your time is UP. It’s our turn!” Reese wrote, adding an invitation for Colson herself to “join this side.” Reese’s brash confidence has always been her trademark, and Chicago fans are eating it up.
Sky High Expectations
Chicago had high hopes in 2024, with a promising start and Reese leading the charge. But just as things were heating up, an untimely wrist injury sidelined Reese, and the team stumbled to a 13-27 finish, four games shy of the previous year’s performance. Reese expressed her heartbreak over the season’s collapse and voiced sorrow over Weatherspoon’s departure. Yet now, the stage is set for a major comeback with Marsh at the helm.
Marsh is no stranger to winning; he was part of the Aces’ back-to-back championship teams in 2022 and 2023, and his knack for nurturing talent has Chicago fans buzzing. Reese, in particular, has a lot to gain. Marsh praised her back when she was still making waves at LSU, posting on social media about her stellar footwork and tough-as-nails attitude.
“Future of the Sky is in good hands. Young, tough, and don’t give af about anybody’s opinions other than their own. Gotta respect it,” he wrote at the time. Now, with Marsh in charge, Reese’s development could be headed for a serious glow-up.
Rivalries and Recruiting Wars
Reese’s boldness in calling out the Aces has only added fuel to the WNBA’s hottest rivalry. Chicago’s social media fans are all in, egging on Reese to bring even more Vegas talent to the Windy City. Colson’s playful retorts hint that she’s not taking Reese too seriously—for now. But the league is watching, and the rest of the Aces’ roster can’t help but notice.
And Reese isn’t done stirring the pot. Sources close to the team suggest she’s eyeing other stars and isn’t shy about trying to turn Marsh’s former players. After all, if the Aces’ best were willing to follow Marsh to Chicago, why wouldn’t some of the players? Chicago may be gearing up for a new era, and if Reese has her way, it could come at Vegas’ expense.
One thing’s for sure: Reese’s swagger, combined with Marsh’s championship pedigree, has fans fired up for the 2025 season. Whether Sydney Colson or any other Aces stars answer Reese’s invitation remains to be seen. But in true Angel Reese fashion, she’s not waiting for permission to shake things up.
