After a strained end of the season between the Chicago Sky and franchise player Angel Reese , general manager Jeff Pagliocca said Friday that "until I hear differently, that's the direction we're going to move, is that she's on the roster."

Reese, the No. 7 pick in the 2024 draft, was suspended for a half on Sunday after making comments to the Chicago Tribune that the franchise deemed "detrimental to the team" -- an organizational decision that came from the top down, according to coach Tyler Marsh.

Reese did not take the court for the Sky after the announcement, and the team listed her as dealing with a back injury for its final three games, spurring concern that the relationship between franchise and star had fragmented -- perhaps beyond repair.

"Angel is an ascending young talent

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