On March 17, 2025, the American Professional Women’s Basketball Federation (WNBA) relayed the information according to which the Chicago Sky star, Angel Rese, risked a heavy fine from the Union after having publicly called the players not to participate in the 2025 WNBA season.

In the personal podcast “UNAPOLOGETICLY Angel”, Reese shared with frankness its point of view on the future collective agreement of the WNBA, which should expire in October 2025. “We deserve better. This call comes when the WNBA players are struggling to demand higher wages and better benefits, especially since the tournament has a significant increase in its popularity and income. »»

However, Reese’s speech sparked a strong reaction from fans and the media. With a current salary of less than $ 75,000 for the 2025 season, based on a four -year rookie contract worth 324,383 US dollars, Reese complained several times that his WNBA revenues were not enough to provide for his needs, including his monthly rent of $ 8,000. However, threatening to boycott the season is considered a risky measure, while the WNBA has never recorded profits from its history and depends on the financial support of the NBA.

The WNBA federation reacted quickly, revealing information that Rese could be inflicted a substantial fine for violation of the rules of conduct and negotiation of the tournament. Some sources have even argued that if Reese continued to promote this movement, it risked a permanent ban – a blow for the career of the 22 -year -old star, author of an impressive rookie season with an average of 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds per match.

Despite the strong pressure, Reese did not flinch. She expressed herself on social networks to defend her opinion, stressing that she did not claim a salary equivalent to that of the NBA, but simply wanted a “greatest equity” for the players. The support of some colleagues and fans also showed that Reese was not alone in this battle. However, the question is whether it will be able to overcome the storm and continue to shine, or if it will be a turning point that will destroy its dream of Wnba.

As the 2025 season approaches, all eyes are turned to Reese and the WNBA to find out how this confrontation will end. One thing is certain: Angel Rese has become the center of a larger debate on the value and the future of professional women’s basketball.