The Chicago Sky are falling apart — and Angel Reese just lit the match.

Things are getting ugly in Chicago. After a rocky start to the WNBA season, tensions within the Sky locker room have reportedly boiled over — and now the drama is spilling into the spotlight.

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) and center Kamilla Cardoso (10)  celebrate a foul on the Indiana Fever during a WNBA basketball game,  Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Chicago. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago

In the middle of a heated loss, rookie sensation Angel Reese was seen visibly frustrated with officiating, shouting toward the refs and slamming a towel on the bench after yet another no-call in the paint. Minutes later, she was hit with a technical.

But that wasn’t the end of it.

Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso futures helped by deteriorating WNBA  situation in Dallas - The Mirror US

“I’m Tired of This S—!” — Angel Unfiltered

Following the game, Reese didn’t hold back:

“Every single night, it’s the same thing. I’m getting hacked, pushed, grabbed — and they just let it go,” Reese said postgame.
“I don’t care if I’m a rookie. Call the game FAIR.”

Sky get Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese with No. 3 and No. 7 picks - Chicago  Sun-Times

Her teammates tried to calm her down, but the frustration was written all over her face. And what made matters worse? The noticeable absence of Kamilla Cardoso, who was listed as inactive yet again — and now appears done with the Sky experiment altogether.

Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso Chicago Sky Debuts Watched Widely on Fan's  Livestream After WNBA is Unable to Broadcast | Chicago News | WTTW

Kamilla Cardoso Situation: “Officially Done”?

According to multiple sources close to the team, Kamilla Cardoso — the 6’7” Brazilian powerhouse and NCAA national champion — is expected to part ways with the Sky, whether via trade, release, or mutual agreement.

What Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese Mean for the Chicago Sky – Niles West  News

What was once billed as a promising frontcourt duo — Reese’s fire and Cardoso’s size — is now officially falling apart.

Insiders cite chemistry issues, frustration over roles, and inconsistent playing time as major factors. One league executive told a reporter anonymously:

“Kamilla never found her rhythm in Chicago. The coaching staff didn’t know how to use her, and the system just didn’t fit her game.”

Chicago Sky Pregame: Angel Reese Press Conference (5/17/25)

A Rough Rookie Year Turns Volatile

Both Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso entered the WNBA with massive expectations after dominating college basketball headlines — and both found out quickly that the pros are a different beast.

No one was airing Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso's WNBA preseason debuts,  so an X user livestreamed it - Yahoo Sports

But while Reese has found her footing as an emotional leader and defensive presence, Cardoso never quite meshed. Add inconsistent rotations, mounting losses, and questionable officiating, and it’s a powder keg.

And now it’s exploding.

Chicago Sky's preseason game at LSU provides homecoming for Angel Reese,  Hailey Van Lith and Kamilla Cardoso | Tribune | dailygazette.com

What’s Next for the Sky?

Angel Reese is still all-in — for now. But her growing frustration is impossible to ignore.

Kamilla Cardoso’s future with the team is likely over, pending an official announcement.

The front office and coaching staff are under serious pressure to fix the culture before things spiral further.

 

Kamilla Cardoso Throws Shade at Angel Reese's Past with a Reality Check as  Chicago Prepares for Pre-Season Game at LSU Home - EssentiallySports

 

Final Thoughts: Chicago’s Sky Experiment Is Imploding

The Sky wanted to build a young, exciting, must-watch team. Instead, they’ve created a soap opera. And unless leadership steps in — with accountability, adjustments, and support — they risk alienating their young stars before their careers even get started.

 

Angel Reese has heart. Kamilla Cardoso has talent. But right now? Chicago has chaos.