Chicago Sky star Angel Reese hasn’t played since July 29 when she endured a frustrating night. While she dropped 22 points and 13 rebounds, she struggled from the field, going 6-for-16 while being hampered by foul trouble – and a back injury.
“It was ugly, ugly for me, but I tried to push through as much as I could for my teammates because I know they need me out there,” Reese said at the time. “When I am out there, I don’t think about an injury. It can happen anyway, anytime. If I’m thinking about it too much, it’s gonna happen again. So, just trying to fight through contact as much as I can and do whatever I can for the team.”
Sky head coach Tyler Marsh admitted there isn’t a “concrete timetable” for her return to the floor. “It’s the back injury and she continues to be day-to-day … I think she’s progressing but still kind of wait and see,” he said.
As she remains away from the court, Reese is working on other things.
Angel Reese’s Reebok Shoe Releases
On Thursday, Aug. 14, Reebok announced the Angel Reese 1 is coming on Sept. 18. “Inspired by Reese’s dynamic energy on and off the court, these high-performing basketball shoes combine a lightweight, flexible construction with unmatched support, energy return, and stability,” the company said on its website.
The Angel Reese 1: Diamond Dust
Made for the spotlight. Available on 9/18. pic.twitter.com/N3Eah06tUu
— Reebok (@Reebok) August 14, 2025
Reese Shares Her Thoughts on the New Shoe
In an interview with Elle, Reese revealed the shoe was slated to come out in 2026, but why wait?
“It’s great. It’s a blessing. I don’t know when the perfect time would be, because so many great things are happening at once all the time for me…but I know fans have been wondering and asking about it,” she said.
“And I know it was supposed to come in 2026, but I thought, Why not now? Why not year two? Why not be able to wear my shoe while I’m playing and striving for great things? Being able to have the support that I have right now with the fans is really important to me, and I’m trying to maximize everything while I can. This is a really important moment for me right now, and I’m really excited for it to launch.”
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