Angel Reese has never been shy when it comes to speaking her mind on the court or showing her fire in big moments. But lately, it’s not what she’s saying — it’s what she’s avoiding — that has fans, reporters, and even teammates asking questions.

After a string of WNBA performances filled with both promise and struggles, Reese has started to routinely dodge post-game media — refusing to answer key questions or skipping press altogether. And it’s not sitting well with the media… or the fans who showed up partly because of her.

The Silence Is Loud

Following the Chicago Sky’s recent loss, Angel Reese was expected to speak to reporters — as all players are required to do by league policy. Instead? She walked past the media scrum, head down, earbuds in, declining to comment.

This wasn’t the first time. Over the past two weeks, Reese has:

Skipped two post-game pressers entirely

Given one-word or vague answers

Deflected questions about her shooting, effort, and attitude

It’s a stark contrast to the confident, media-savvy voice she was during her LSU days and through the NCAA tournament.

Why This Matters More Than Usual

Let’s be honest — fans aren’t just watching the WNBA because of wins and losses. This season, they’re watching because of names: Caitlin Clark. Angel Reese. JuJu Watkins (soon). Kamilla Cardoso.

And Angel? She’s been one of the loudest voices in the women’s basketball explosion. She’s the “Bayou Barbie.” The college villain-turned-pro spotlight magnet. We are watching, in large part, because of her.

So when she chooses silence now — especially in the face of tough questions — it feels like a letdown.

“You can’t demand attention when things are good and disappear when they’re not,” one WNBA beat reporter tweeted.
“Media coverage isn’t just for highlights. It’s for accountability too.”

What’s She Avoiding?

Here’s what reporters have been trying to ask:

What’s your mindset after shooting just 3-for-11 from the field?

Are you adjusting to the speed and physicality of the WNBA?

What’s your chemistry like with your new teammates?

Why did you ignore Lisa Leslie’s recent advice about footwork and spacing?

These aren’t “gotcha” questions. They’re real, basketball-relevant inquiries that every rookie gets.

Double Standards or Fair Expectations?

Some fans have rushed to her defense, saying the media is being too hard on a young Black woman just starting her pro career.

Others say if Caitlin Clark — or any other high-profile player — avoided press like this, they’d get ripped apart online. And maybe that’s true.

But here’s the bottom line:
If you’ve built a brand off visibility, you don’t get to vanish the moment it’s inconvenient.

From Icon to Leader: This Is Part of the Job Now

Reese is undeniably one of the faces of the new WNBA era. With that comes money, exposure, endorsement deals, and millions of new fans.

But it also comes with responsibility:

Facing criticism with the same energy you faced praise

Answering for mistakes the way you celebrate success

Growing not just as a player, but as a professional

Final Thoughts: Speak Up, Don’t Shut Down

We’re not asking Angel Reese to be perfect.
We’re not asking her to have the answers after every game.
We’re asking her to show up. That’s all.

Because yes, we are watching because of her too — and we want to keep watching. But that means seeing the full picture: the highs, the lows, the maturity, the growth.

The microphone is waiting.
We hope she picks it back up.