Angel Reese is one of the most talked-about athletes in American sports today. She made history after becoming the first WNBA star to walk the ramp at a Victoria’s Secret show. Social media was abuzz following her performance on the stage, but the conversation has since shifted back to basketball.

Reese had an excellent sophomore season individually in 2025, although her team didn’t improve much. This led to some controversy, too, as her comments about exploring a move away rubbed the franchise the wrong way. The Chicago Sky even suspended her briefly for ‘comments detrimental to the team.’ And it seems that this has put Angel off talking to the media.

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“Even before the game, I’m like terrified of what the media’s about to ask,” Reese said on her podcast, Unapologetically Angel. “It could be the nicest question, but it’s going to get flipped or put into a different light. It’s like, are you here intentionally to start a mess, or are you here intentionally to ask a question?

“It’s really tough for me, especially in the media, because I don’t want to do an interview with anybody. Certain people, I know I can talk to, but certain… I’d rather take the fine. I’d rather take the fine than talk to the media because it always gets flipped. That’s where the media has gotten these days.”

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese brings the ball up court against the Connecticut Sun. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Reese’s rivalry with Caitlin Clark and her general unapologetic attitude have led to increased scrutiny in the media. It’s not hard to see why the 23-year-old doesn’t think she can trust them enough to give honest answers. As she continues to get older, Angel will likely learn to play the game a bit better. Until then, the WNBA might just be able to collect a few fines.

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