Chicago Sky star Angel Reese is ready to hit the court again after a back injury, just when the team needs her the most.

The Chicago Sky have hit a rough patch, dropping their last five games to fall to 7–18 on the season, with 19 games remaining heading into Tuesday night’s

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But even with Indiana's Clark out with a groin injury, and the Sky's Reese sidelined with a back issue, Chicago managed to again sell out the United Center for last Sunday's game against the Fever, which is the pair's second Chicago-based matchup this season.

Chicago Sky Make Request to WNBA as Angel Reese Suspension Nears originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky endured a rough 2025 WNBA season. They are 7-17 and riding a four-game losing streak.

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Reese went through shootaround in Washington on Tuesday afternoon as the Sky prepare for a tough test against the Mystics. Head coach Tyler Marsh then confirmed Reese's availability, which should bring a welcome boost to Chicago after the Sky (7-18) lost the past two games by a combined 53 points.

There are three WNBA contests on Tuesday's slate, including a Las Vegas Aces vs. Los Angeles Sparks showdown at 10 p.m. ET on NBA TV, as Cameron Brink makes her season debut for the Sparks after coming back from an ACL tear.

The Chicago Sky have an injury problem. This week, the front office took steps toward relieving the problem by signing Turkish guard Sevgi Uzun.

Hailey Van Lith steps into Chicago with a rookie deal that reflects the franchise’s trust in her potential, securing her role as a key piece in the Sky’s long‑term vision for growth and success in the WNBA.