Angel Reese’s 2024 Season Ends Early Due to Wrist Injury
The Chicago Sky and WNBA fans received disheartening news this week as Angel Reese, the standout rookie and rising star, has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2024 season due to a wrist injury. The injury, sustained during a game against the Los Angeles Sparks on September 6, has effectively ended her debut season in the league. Reese, who had been a key player for the Sky, will now undergo surgery and begin a recovery process, leaving both her team and fans without her presence on the court for the crucial final games of the season.
### The Injury
Reese’s injury occurred late in the game against the Sparks, during a collision that resulted in immediate discomfort for the forward. She left the court for medical evaluation, and the initial tests confirmed the severity of the injury—a fracture in her wrist. After further consultation, the decision was made to rule her out for the rest of the season [[❞]](https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/angel-reese-to-miss-remainder-of-2024-season-injury/) [[❞]](https://countylocalnews.com/2024/09/08/angel-reeses-season-cut-short-by-wrist-injury/).
On social media, Reese shared her feelings about the injury, expressing both gratitude for her breakout season and disappointment that it was ending prematurely. “What a year. I never would have imagined the last bucket of my rookie season would be a 3, but maybe that was God saying give them a taste of what they will be seeing more of in Year 2,” Reese wrote. Despite the setback, she promised her fans that she would remain involved as the team’s biggest supporter from the sidelines [[❞]](https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/angel-reese-to-miss-remainder-of-2024-season-injury/).
### A Remarkable Rookie Year
Angel Reese was selected seventh overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft, and her performance throughout the season has justified the hype surrounding her. The former LSU star quickly established herself as one of the league’s top rebounders, breaking multiple records in her first year. Reese led the league in total rebounds per game and offensive rebounds per game, setting a single-season record for offensive rebounds. She also became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 20 double-doubles, finishing her season with an impressive
Her impact on the court was undeniable, with averages of 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds per game. Reese’s ability to control the boards and score efficiently made her a key component of the Chicago Sky’s success. She also earned a spot in the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game, an honor few rookies achieve.
The Impact on the Chicago Sky
The loss of Reese is a significant blow to the Chicago Sky, who had high hopes for the remainder of the season and were looking to make a deep playoff run. Reese had been instrumental in the team’s