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With the Sky needing a win at home on Sunday to get their season back on track, they will be without their star player.
The Fever face Chicago, which has lost four consecutive games, at the United Center on Sunday, but Angel Reese is sitting out because of a back injury. The forward, who is averaging 13.8 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 3.7 assists this season, was also out for the Sky's 95-57 loss to the Storm on Thursday.
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Here is the latest on Reese's status for Chicago's rivalry contest with Indiana.
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Is Angel Reese playing today?
Reese has officially been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Fever. This is the second consecutive game she will miss with a back injury.
Reese was a non-contact participant in practice on Saturday. Sky coach Tyler Marsh told reporters that the forward is considered day-to-day, saying, "We don't want to push her too much with a back injury, but she's progressing."
Angel Reese is getting up shots and doing individual work at Sky practice, but she’s not participating in contact drills or team activities during the open portion.@Winsidr pic.twitter.com/BMexlopV8J
— C. C.,Esq. (@ItsCwaysWorld) July 26, 2025MORE: Is Caitlin Clark playing today? Latest news on Fever star's status for game vs. Sky
What is Angel Reese's injury?
Reese has reportedly been dealing with a back injury for the last few days. WNBA reporter Karli Bell indicated Wednesday that the forward landed on the injury report with the ailment.
Chicago Sky Status Report
Ariel Atkins (leg) OUT
Michaela Onyenwere (knee) OUT
Angel Reese (back) QUESTIONABLE
Reese sat out Chicago's final game before the All-Star break versus the Dream with a leg injury, which Marsh confirmed was precautionary. Reese played in both the All-Star Game and Tuesday's game against the Lynx before missing Thursday's contest.
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Chicago Sky schedule
Here are the next five games on the Sky's schedule:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Sunday, July 27 | vs. Fever | 3 p.m. | ABC |
| Tuesday, July 29 | at Mystics | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| Friday, Aug. 1 | vs. Valkyries | 7:30 p.m. | ION |
| Sunday Aug. 3 | vs. Mercury | 6 p.m. | — |
| Tuesday, Aug. 5 | vs. Mystics | 8 p.m. | — |
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