Tensions are rising in the Windy City, and rookie forward Angel Reese is right in the center of it.

According to recent reports, a frustrated Chicago Sky front office — including the team’s general manager — is beginning to question Reese’s production, leadership, and long-term impact, just weeks into her first WNBA season.

While much of the attention around the Sky has focused on off-court drama and media hype, the real issue is now becoming undeniable: the results aren’t there.

And for a team looking to rebuild with star rookies like Reese and Kamilla Cardoso, the lack of on-court chemistry and consistency is sparking alarm bells from the top down.

GM Speaks Out: “We Need More”

In a leaked internal conversation that has since been confirmed by multiple sources close to the team, the Sky’s GM was quoted as saying:

“The effort is there, the energy is there, but the results just aren’t matching the hype. If we’re building around someone, she’s got to produce. Right now, she’s not.”

The quote — though not naming Reese directly — came in response to a question about the team’s rough start and poor offensive efficiency. Reese has struggled with shooting percentages, defensive lapses, and foul trouble in key moments, leading to questions about her readiness to lead at the pro level.

Reese by the Numbers

So far this season, Angel Reese is averaging:

7.8 points per game

7.3 rebounds per game

38% shooting from the field

High turnover rate and frequent foul outs

While her rebounding numbers remain respectable, critics argue she’s not making enough of a two-way impact to justify the heavy minutes and attention.

In games against top-tier teams like the Liberty and the Sun, Reese has often been outmatched physically and outpaced tactically. The spark she brought at LSU hasn’t consistently translated to the WNBA.

Fans Divided: Supporters vs Realists

On social media, fans are torn.

Some continue to defend Reese, citing her passion, hustle, and rookie status:

“Give her time! She’s adjusting, and she’s one of the few playing with heart,” one fan posted on X (formerly Twitter).

Others are taking a harsher view:

“All talk, little production. This isn’t the SEC anymore. It’s time to step up or step aside,” said a long-time Sky fan on Reddit.

The “Sky Is Falling” Narrative Gains Traction

In a brutally honest postgame interview after the team’s recent blowout loss, the Sky GM doubled down:

“We drafted to build. But right now, we’re not building anything. We’re crumbling. The Sky is falling — literally and figuratively.”

That quote immediately went viral, with sports commentators, fans, and journalists using the phrase to describe Chicago’s collapsing momentum, both on the court and within the front office.

What Happens Next?

With pressure building, the Sky coaching staff and GM are rumored to be considering lineup changes, and even minutes reductions for Reese if she doesn’t show more consistency.

This isn’t to say the team is giving up on her — far from it. But the message is clear:

“Hustle is great. But this is a results-driven league.”

Final Thoughts: Time to Deliver

Angel Reese has the charisma, the following, and the competitive fire.
But in the WNBA — where every possession matters — star power needs to translate to scoreboard power.

Chicago is a proud basketball city. And patience, even for promising rookies, has its limits.

If Angel Reese wants to prove the doubters wrong and silence the front office whispers, the time is now.