Angel Reese technical fouls, explained: How Sky star is closing in on suspension due to infractions

Angel Reese is following up a historic rookie season with a dominant sophomore campaign for the Chicago Sky. 

Team success has come at a premium for the Sky this season, but it's clear that the team is significantly better with Reese on the floor than they are without her. As Chicago looks to make a push during the season's final stretch, it will need to have Reese in the lineup as much as possible.

Complicating the matter of Reese's availability has been a tendency to pick up technical fouls this season. In the WNBA, a player receives an automatic suspension upon receiving their eighth technical foul of the year, and Reese is dangerously close to receiving that punishment.

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Here is how close Chicago's All-Star is to getting an automatic suspension.

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Angel Reese technical fouls

Reese has been whistled for seven technical fouls through 22 games this season. Based on the league's rules, Reese will be suspended if she picks up one more technical foul, as eight technical fouls trigger an automatic suspension.

The two-time All-Star was whistled for her seventh technical foul during Chicago's loss to Minnesota on Tuesday, July 22.

After the loss, the Sky have 21 more games remaining on their 2025 schedule. Barring a technical foul being rescinded, Reese must go 21 games without receiving a technical foul to avoid a suspension.

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WNBA technical foul suspensions, explained

The WNBA assesses automatic suspensions for excessive technical fouls. A player receives a one-game ban upon receiving their eighth technical foul of the season.

The league recently changed the limit to eight games to match a longer season.  This season, the WNBA features a record 44 games for all 13 teams, up from 40 in Reese's rookie season. 

Technical fouls also come with fines, and a one-game suspension is also without pay. If any player were to be suspended for excessive technical fouls, their financial punishment would essentially be one game check.

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