The WNBA is investigating reports of “hateful speech” that were directed at Chicago Sky star Angel Reese during the team’s season-opening loss to the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. In her Tuesday media availability, Reese commented on the investigation, as well as how the comments affected her.
The rivalry clash between the Sky and Fever was an intense one, with Reese and Caitlin Clark scuffling a bit after the latter committed a flagrant foul under the basket. The highly-anticipated matchup was also marred by allegations of insensitive comments from a fan.
The league announced its investigation into those allegations on Sunday.
“Obviously, there’s no place in this league for that,” Reese said in her first media comments. “I think the WNBA, our team and our organization has done a great job supporting me. I’ve had communication with everyone, from so many people across the league being able to support me. Going through this process, obviously if it can happen to me, it can happen to anyone. I think they’ve done a great job supporting us in this.”
Reese also addressed questions about how she felt after hearing the comments during the course of the game.
“It’s tough, but I have a great…
