Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks is uncertain, but he has not requested a trade.
Recent reports suggest Antetokounmpo is evaluating his options, but this aligns with previous statements.

Maybe the Milwaukee Bucks trade Giannis Antetokounmpo before the 2025-26 season opens.

Maybe they don’t.

The NBA has seen too much – it hasn’t even been six months since the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic – to predict Antetokounmpo’s future with 100% certainty.

But until Antetokounmpo asks for a trade, the Bucks aren’t exploring a trade. And as now, Antetokounmpo hasn’t asked for a trade.

Otherwise, it’s just static – background noise in the NBA ecosystem’s insatiable need for rumors.

Why is this a topic in doldrums of the NBA’s offseason? ESPN NBA Insider Shams Charania appeared on one of the network’s TV shows Monday, Aug. 4 and said, ‘There is nothing set in stone about whether Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to stay in Milwaukee or whether he wants to leave elsewhere. He’s been evaluating his future his entire offseason. … he’s open-minded about whether his best fit is in Milwaukee or is it a trade elsewhere.’

When the NBA’s preeminent newsbreaker teases a nugget like that – ‘ohhh, maybe there’s another blockbuster trade coming the NBA’ – it gets attention.

But as Charania noted, what he said Monday was almost identical to what he said about Antetokounmpo’s future in May.

Don’t get me wrong, Antetokounmpo’s future is a big deal. He has spent his 12-year career with Milwaukee and has won an NBA championship and two MVPs with the Bucks. Last season, he finished third in MVP voting and was named to the All-NBA first team for the seventh consecutive season.

At 30 years old, Antetokounmpo remains one of the best players in the league with prime years ahead. Naturally, he wants to win another title. He knows that isn’t easy especially in today’s NBA. More and more teams are getting better and improving their title chances. Heck, winning the Eastern Conference’s Central Division is difficult with Indiana, Cleveland, Milwaukee, Detroit and Chicago.

Antetokounmpo should be evaluating his future. In fact, if he weren’t evaluating his future, I’d be concerned. But until he asks for a trade, Milwaukee isn’t trading him. And there’s a real good chance he doesn’t ask for a trade – at least not before the season starts.

The 2025 Little League Softball World Series continued with elimination games Tuesday, with the losing teams from the previous two days playing with a chance to compete in Wednesday’s slate.

The Southwest regionteam from Tulsa, Oklahoma, edged the Southeast squad from Lake Mary, Florida, on Monday, Aug. 4, while the Mid-Atlantic girls from Pennsylvania proved to be a juggernaut in their game against the West region team from Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Pitt County, North Carolina, continues to represent for the tournament’s host state, collecting a second consecutive win, while the team from Iwate, Japan, showed why its country is a powerhouse in all levels of softball with a victory over the squad from Canada.

The Day 3 schedule featured four win-or-go-home games, beginning at 10 a.m. ET.

In the first game on Tuesday, Washington won the tournament’s first elimination game with a resounding win over California. Brazil was the next team to advance after its triumph over Canada. Indiana defeated Czechia then Florida defeated Connecticut to round out the day’s action.

Here’s what went down at the Little League Softball World Series on Tuesday:

Little League Softball World Series scores today

Purple Bracket: Washington 10, California 0
Orange Bracket: Brazil 10, Canada 1
Orange Bracket: Indiana 4, Czechia 0
Purple Bracket: Florida 9, Connecticut 0

FINAL: Florida 9, Connecticut 0

Pitching. Offense. Defense.

Florida showed the ability to do it all in a 9-0 victory over Connecticut in elimination play and it will face Washington at 1 p.m. ET Wednesday on ESPN2.

Florida reliever Cayden Hugh had eight strikeouts in three innings and starter Sam Bradley had four strikeouts in three innings while they limited Connecticut to two hits. Florida, by contrast, banged out eight hits and Rachel Lester and Brynn Fieser had two RBIs apiece.

Florida pitching, offense sizzling

Florida starter Sam Bradley allowed just one hit and struck out four in three innings before she gave way to reliever Cayden Hugh. A gamble? Apparently not. Hugh promptly struck out three of four Connecticut hitters she faced in retiring the side. Then, in the top of the fifth, Florida scored three more runs and extended its lead to 7-0.

Florida extends lead over Connecticut

In the top of the fourth, Connecticut pitcher Maeve Eagleson recorded her fifth strikeout of the game. But Florida extended its lead to 4-0 when it scored on a fielding error.

Sterling defense aids Florida

Florida still leads 3-0 headed into the bottom of the third and that’s thanks in part to its defense. In the bottom of the second, third baseman Alana Luu backhanded a smash and threw out Connecticut’s Kali Ann Reinhold at first. Connecticut’s Reagan Klein then was thrown out trying to stretch a double into a triple. And in the first inning, catcher Addison Bono threw out Connecticut’s Maeve Eagleson at second

Florida jumps on top, 3-0

Florida broke open a scoreless tie in the top of the second when left fielder Rachel Lester blasted a two-run triple that sailed over the right fielder’s head. Lester then scored on a safety squeeze to put Florida ahead of Connecticut, 3-0.

FINAL: Indiana 4, Czechia 0

Indiana leaned on their strong pitching all game long. Grace Fiore was relentless in the final three innings, allowing only two baserunners. She nearly got out of the final frame with no runners left on base after a long review to see whether or not a stolen base attempt was successful.

Regardless, Indiana’s shutout was a testament to their strong pitching. Their three-run fourth inning only added to what was a dominant performance already.

Indiana will face Brazil in the next round, who defeated Canada 10-1 earlier today.

Nickels, Fiore continue working together

After Fiore pitched a scoreless fourth inning thanks to solid defense from Nickels, the two continued showing out for Indiana, recording a pair of hits to lead off the bottom of the fourth. Nickels’ hit would drive in Fiore and Nickels would come home just moments later via a single from Scarlett Renn coupled with an errant throw from the Czechia defense.

Indiana has extended their lead, up four runs going into the fifth.

Indiana swaps pitchers for the 4th

Despite an outstanding outing from their starter, Indiana has moved to Grace Fiore for the final three frames, hoping to stay alive. Through three innings, Czechia had been limited on the basepaths, getting barely an opportunity to score at all. With that in mind, this is a bold move from the Indiana coaching staff.

Fiore had good defense behind her for her first frame, with third baseman Kennedy Nickels recording all three outs (one grounder, two pop-ups) despite hurting her ankle on the first play. It remains 1-0 Indiana.

Indiana holds 1-0 lead over Czechia after 2 innings

Indiana has five hits through two at bats but still just a 1-0 lead to show for it. Czechia has been held without a hit thus far. Indiana pitcher Briley Mercer now has four strikeouts.

Indiana takes early 1-0 lead on Czechia

Indiana has jumped out to a 1-0 lead after the first inning in the third elimination game of Day 3 at the Little League Softball World Series. Indiana strung together three hits and a walk to get on the scoreboard in the bottom-half of the inning.

FINAL: Brazil 10, Canada 1

Brazil closes out its 10-1 win over Canada to advance to another elimination game on Wednesday, August 6. Brazil will play the winner of today’s elimination game between Czechia and the Central region representative from Floyds Knobs, Indiana. That matchup is coming up next in Greenville, North Carolina. Canada’s Little League Softball World Series run comes to an end with today’s loss.

Brazil adds to lead in sixth inning

Brazil loaded the bases again in the top of the sixth inning and Dani Fugisaki, Brazil’s pitcher, cleared them with a three-run triple that has turned this competitive elimination game into a blowout. Three-straight hits ignited a five-run inning and Brazil’s lead is 10-1 as Canada gets set for its final at-bat.

Brazil gets a 1-2-3 inning vs. Canada

Brazil is three outs away from its elimination game over Canada after recording a 1-2-3 bottom of the fifth inning. The two teams head to the sixth inning with Brazil still leading 5-1 thanks to three hits, four Canada errors and a few too many walks.

Brazil blows open game vs. Canada

Brazil loaded the bases without the ball ever leaving the infield in the top of the fifth inning and then plated two runs on one play in which a Canada wild pitch turned into an errant throw to third base. Brazil tacked on two more runs during the rally on two infield singles.

Brazil’s lead is now 5-1 with Canada due up in the bottom of the fifth inning. Brazil had been 1 for 10 with runners in scoring position after loading the bases twice before in the game and leaving seven runners on base.

Brazil, Canada go to fifth inning in tight game

Brazil and Canada couldn’t do any damage to one another in the fourth inning. Canada heads to the fifth inning with the 2-1 lead it built in the first inning. Canada is switching pitchers for the second-to-last at bat of the game.

Brazil strikes out the side to close out third inning

Brazil will take a 2-1 lead on Canada into the fourth inning at the Little League Softball World Series after Brazil pitcher Dani Fugisaki struck out all three batters she faced in the bottom of the third inning. There are currently more runs than hits in the game. Canada is sticking with pitcher Arielle Prescott after she found a groove to close the top of the third inning.

Canada pitcher Arielle Prescott escapes trouble

Canada pitcher Arielle Prescott has been dealing with control issues that have also included several illegal pitches called by the home plate umpire. After loading the bases in the top of the first inning, she loaded them again in the top of the third inning. But this time, she successfully escaped the inning without giving up any more runs, dealing out a couple key strikeouts along the way.

It’s 2-1 Brazil as Canada bats in the bottom of the third inning.

Brazil jumps out to early lead on Canada

Canada walked the first three batters in the top of the first inning and Brazil took advantage of a couple miscues in the field to take a 2-0 lead on just one hit. Canada then came back by manufacturing a run in the bottom-half of the inning. It’s 2-1 Brazil as Canada comes to bat in the bottom of the second inning.

Brazil vs. Canada in elimination game underway

Brazil and Canada will attempt to stave off elimination in the second game of Day 3 at the Little League Softball World Series. Canada is represented by a team from Quebec and got the country’s first win at the LLWS in its opening game against Czechia before losing to Japan. Brazil, representing Latin America from Sao Paolo, is 0-1 in Greenville, North Carolina thus far and will bat first.

FINAL: Washington 10, California 0

Washington gets its first win in the Little League Softball World Series since 2018, according to ESPN. Overall, Washington had 10 hits to go along with those 10 runs while California was kept scoreless for the second straight LLSWS game and finished with only one hit and committed four errors. Washington’s Penelope Gahan (4 2/3 innings, one hit, three strikeouts) kept California off the scoreboard along with Camryn Brown (1 1/3 innings, one walk).

Washington tacks on another run

Phoebe Banks’ RBI-ground out, scoring Anna Yoo, increases Washington’s lead to 10-0 after the top of the sixth inning. Last chance for California coming up.

Penelope Gahan’s day in the circle is done

Gahan, who only gave up one hit, to the last batter she faced, California’s Mila McKay, leaves with two outs in the bottom of the fifth inning. Gahan was perfect through four innings. Camryn Brown is the new pitcher for Washington and she gets her first batter to ground out to end the inning. 9-0 Washington after five innings.

Washington squanders a one-out single

Penelope Gahan, who is pitching a gem for Washington, got a one-out single but the Northwest Region champions can’t capitalize on that any more. After the top of the fifth inning it is still a 9-0 Washington lead.

California goes quietly in the fourth inning

A fly out, a strikeout and a ground out made this a short inning for California. Washington leads 9-0 after four innings.

Washington increases lead over California as the Little League run-rule approaches

Washington loaded the bases with no outs and the proceed to inch closer to the 10-run rule, which would end the game early. However, Washington’s Anya Miller got a sacrifice fly to push Washington’s lead to 9-0 and that’s all for the Northwest Region champions. The game will go at least five innings now as Washington leads by a hefty margin after the top of the fourth inning.

A flawless inning, yet again for Washington’s Penelope Gahan

California goes three-up, three-down with a pop up, a fly out and a ground out to end the bottom of the third inning.

Washington playing station-to-station softball

Washington loaded the bases with consecutive walks and then Daphnee Calsyn’s RBI-single pushed the lead to 4-0 and Liliana Delgado gets her second hit of the day, an RBI-single for a 5-0 lead. A fielding error, allowing another run to score, and Camryn Brown’s two-run single turned this into a big inning. 8-0 Washington after top of third inning.

California kept off the scoreboard again

Washington’s Penelope Gahan is cruising. She struck out the first batter for California in the bottom of the second inning and then got back to back ground outs. Still, 3-0, Washington after two innings.

Washington makes some miscues on the bases

Washington’s second inning started off promising with a walk and a single. But some baserunning errors, a 1-5-3-6 double play, and making the last out of the inning at third base doomed this potential rally.

California goes down 1-2-3 in the first inning

Washington’s Penelope Gahan induced three straight ground outs to make it a very quick inning.

Washington takes the early lead on California

Liliana Delgado got the offense started with an RBI-double over the left fielder’s head and then Camryn Brown added a two-run single. After the top of the first inning, Washington leads 3-0.

It’s elimination day at the Little League Softball World Series

First up, it is Washington versus California, with each team trying to extend its stay at the LLSWS in Greenville, North Carolina.

How to watch 2025 Little League Softball World Series

The 2025 Little League Softball World Series will be broadcast on ESPN platforms, with the championship game airing on ABC. Games will also be available to stream on ESPN+.

Dates: Aug. 3-10
TV: ESPN | ESPN2 | ABC
Stream: ESPN+
Location: Greenville, North Carolina

Catch the Little League Softball World Series on ESPN+

2025 Little League Softball World Series Day 3 schedule

Tuesday, Aug. 5

Game 9: (Purple Bracket) Northwest region: Mill Creek, Washington vs. West region: Westchester-Del Rey (Los Angeles), 10 a.m. ESPN2
Game 10: (Orange Bracket) Latin America region: São Paulo, Brazil vs. Canada region: Repentigny, Quebec, 1 p.m. ESPN+
Game 11: (Orange Bracket) Europe-Africa region: Prague, Czechia vs. Central region: Floyds Knobs, Indiana, 4 p.m. ESPN+
Game 12: (Purple Bracket) New England region: Guilford, Connecticut vs. Southeast Region: Lake Mary, Florida, 7 p.m. ESPN2

2025 Little League Softball World Series Day 2 results

Monday, Aug. 4

Game 5: (Orange Bracket) North Carolina region: Pitt County, North Carolina 5, Central region: Floyds Knobs, Indiana 3
Game 6: (Purple Bracket) Southwest Region: Tulsa, Oklahoma 2, Southeast Region: Lake Mary, Florida, 1
Game 7: (Purple Bracket) Mid-Atlantic: Johnstown, Pennsylvania 9, West region: Westchester-Del Rey Los Angeles 0
Game 8: (Orange Bracket) Asia-Pacific region: Iwate, Japan 6, Canada region: Repentigny, Quebec 1

2025 Little League Softball World Series Day 1 results

Sunday, Aug. 3

Game 1: (Purple Bracket) Southeast region: Lake Mary, Florida 9, Northwest region: Mill Creek, Washington 2
Game 2: (Orange Bracket) North Carolina region: Pitt County, North Carolina 4, Latin America region: São Paulo, Brazil 3
Game 3: (Orange Bracket) Canada region: Repentigny, Quebec 5, Europe-Africa region: Prague, Czechia 4
Game 4: (Purple Bracket) Mid-Atlantic region: Johnstown, Pennsylvania 2, New England Region: Guilford, Connecticut 1

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The NCAA will reform the organization’s governance model by broadening the voting power of the Power Four conferences, the Division I Board of Directors announced on Tuesday, Aug. 5.

Under the new arrangement, the four major leagues – the ACC, Big 12, Big Ten and SEC – will have 65% weighted voting power in deliberations regarding rule changes impacting NCAA members.

The Board’s previous voting model featured 24 members holding one vote per seat. The updated structure includes 13 members and grants each of the Power Four leagues 4.1 votes. If that group votes together, they would comprise 16.4 of the 25.4 available votes.

This new structure doesn’t impact how the NCAA approaches revenue distribution or postseason championships. Changes related to those issues must still be approved at annual conventions and will continue to require at least a two-thirds majority vote of delegates.

“I think, generally speaking, the role of the of the A4, A5, whatever terminology people want to use for them – given the scale and the importance that they play and in generally our ability to be successful, I do think they should have a bigger voice at the table,” NCAA President Charlie Baker said at a meeting of the Knight Commission in May.

“But I think the other voices matter too. And part of what we’re trying to figure out here is how to create a dynamic where if you’re at that table, your voice matters and you’re going to be held accountable for the decisions that you make, because the ability of everybody to just hide in the crowd over the history is really unhealthy.”

Another change offered on Tuesday eliminates more than a dozen committees that have traditionally guided the NCAA decision-making process. That number will drop to 30 committees featuring roughly 480 members from the previous structure of 44 committees and over 525 members.

“One of the main reasons for wanting to simplify and shrink, in some cases, the Division I governance structure was to create more accountability, not less,” Baker said. “There are enough committees and enough process and enough people involved in D-I governance at the NCAA that it’s pretty easy for nobody to be accountable for anything.”

The new structure also “dramatically increases” student-athlete representation on these committees, the Board said. Previously, student-athletes sat on 16 committees with 39 total members; moving forward, those numbers will increase to 24 committees featuring 89 members.

“College sports are entering a new era, with student-athletes at Division I schools receiving more financial, health and academic benefits than ever before,” said Virginia Tech President and board chair Tim Sands.

“It is time for the Association to adapt how decisions are made, with increased efficiency and increased student-athlete voice, and the board’s vote to implement this new structure reflects the Association’s commitment to a modernized approach to governing ourselves moving forward.”

The new governance structure also allows subdivisions to regulate specific areas of NCAA rules “that are no longer identified as national standards,” the Board said. Those areas include changes related to recruiting restrictions, financial aid, academic support and time demands.

The NCAA also introduced a proposal that would create three additional units for the Men’s and Women’s Basketball Performance Funds by awarding units for wins in the Final Four (semifinals and championship game). If approved, the NCAA estimates more than $191 million in additional revenue to member schools over the next seven years.

“While there are several more steps in the process, this is a significant positive development,” said NCAA Chief Financial Officer Mario Morris.

All eyes are going to be on Shedeur Sanders as he makes his NFL preseason debut and attempts to show the Cleveland Browns he can be a factor in the team’s wide-open quarterback battle.

It wasn’t immediately clear whether Sanders, a fifth-round rookie, would be able to play in Cleveland’s preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers. He was dealing with arm soreness that threw into doubt his status for the Friday night battle.

But after returning to practice Monday, the Colorado product is going to get a chance to play in Cleveland’s preseason opener.

Here’s what to know about Sanders’ status for Cleveland’s first preseason game.

Is Shedeur Sanders playing preseason Week 1?

The Browns are expected to start Sanders in their Week 1 preseason opener, per Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com.

The decision comes as the Browns deal with several quarterback injuries. Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel are both dealing with hamstring issues, and it isn’t clear whether they will suit up for the contest. Meanwhile, Cabot reports Cleveland would prefer not to play 40-year-old Joe Flacco, who is currently penciled in as the team’s top quarterback, in the preseason opener.

That would leave Sanders and recently signed veteran Tyler Huntley as the candidates to receive the most playing time against the Panthers.

It’s worth noting Sanders missed practice time ahead of Cleveland’s first preseason game while dealing with arm soreness. However, he returned to practice Monday and downplayed the malady, saying he was back to 100% during that session.

Sanders initially acknowledged he wasn’t exactly sure how the team would use him in his potential preseason debut.

‘I haven’t been told that yet,’ Sanders told reporters at Monday’s practice.

But Sanders made it clear he is looking forward to getting as many reps as possible, knowing he may only get a few chances to prove himself as he attempts to climb Cleveland’s wide-open quarterback depth chart.

‘I think every rep I get in general is valuable,’ Sanders said. ‘We definitely taking things up a notch, I would say, with everything. So, every rep – anytime I step on the field, I take it like it could be my last. Because you don’t know. There’s players that we was just practicing with last week that’s not here no more.’

Browns QB depth chart

The Browns listed four quarterbacks on their first unofficial depth chart of the preseason before signing Huntley amid their injury concerns. Below is a look at how their current quarterback depth chart shakes out:

Joe Flacco
Kenny Pickett
Dillon Gabriel
Shedeur Sanders
Tyler Huntley

The Browns also have Deshaun Watson on their 90-man roster, but the 29-year-old isn’t expected to play in 2025 after tearing his Achilles twice in three months.

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison is being suspended for the first three games of the 2025 NFL season for violating the league’s Substances of Abuse Policy, the NFL announced Tuesday in a statement obtained by USA TODAY Sports.

Addison will be permitted to continue participating in the Vikings’ training camp activities and preseason games without restriction, the league said.

Addison’s suspension stems from a 2024 incident in which he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Los Angeles. He was booked after being found by the California Highway Patrol asleep behind the wheel of a white Rolls-Royce blocking lanes on an interstate near Los Angeles International Airport.

Addison resolved the DUI citation in July 2025 by pleading no contest to a lesser charge of ‘wet reckless,’ a misdemeanor charge in California of reckless driving during which alcohol or drugs were involved.

‘While Mr. Addison’s case would have made for a great trial, I admire him for taking responsibility by accepting the City Attorney’s ‘wet reckless’ offer,’ Addison’s attorney Jacqueline Sparagna said at the time, per NFL.com. ‘Now, he can put this incident behind him and solely focus on his promising career.’

The policy outlines the first offense will be a suspension of three games without pay, ‘absent aggravating circumstances.’

Addison, a first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, served as the Vikings’ top complement to starting wide receiver Justin Jefferson last season. The USC product generated 63 catches, 875 yards and nine touchdowns – second most on the team – across 15 games.

It isn’t clear whether Addison will appeal his suspension.

The Seattle Storm are adding some star power to their quest to contend with the WNBA’s best this postseason.

The Washington Mystics traded All-Star Brittney Sykes to the Storm on Tuesday as part of a move intended to shake up a playoff race that feels especially wide-open after the recent injury to Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier. The Mystics, who are in rebuilding mode sitting in ninth place in the WNBA standings, received the Storm’s 2026 first-round draft pick, three-time WNBA champion Alysha Clark and guard Zia Cooke in the deal.

Sykes is averaging 15.4 points, 4.3 assists and 1.2 steals per game, while shooting 31.8% from beyond the arc. The 5-foot-9 guard received her first All-Star selection this season and has four WNBA all-defensive team selections during her nine-year career, which also includes stints with the Atlanta Dream and Los Angeles Sparks. She signed with the Mystics as a free agent ahead of the 2023 season.

“We’re grateful for (Sykes’) contributions this season as she played a key role in our growth,” Washington Mystics General Manager Jamila Wideman said in a statement. “We’re proud of the individual success she achieved during her time with us, including earning her first All-Star selection. This allows Slim the opportunity to join a team that is expected to contend for a championship this season.” 

The Storm are in sixth place in the WNBA standings with a 16-13 record entering Tuesday’s game against the Lynx. They have lost three of their past four games, despite a couple prolific scoring efforts from Nneka Ogwumike. The hope is Sykes can provide a boost to the team’s offense along with guard Skylar Diggins, forward Gabby Williams and guard Erica Wheeler.

Clark played more than 300 career games over two stints with the Storm (2012-2020 and 2025) and helped the franchise win two WNBA championships (2018, 2020). She was named the WNBA Sixth Player of the Year as a member of the Las Vegas Aces when they won the league championship in 2023. The 38-year-old forward is averaging 3.5 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.7 steals per game this season.

“This was a great opportunity to continue building our program and move us closer to our long-term goals,” Wideman said. “Alysha brings veteran leadership that in invaluable as our team continues to develop and grow.” 

The Mystics subsequently waived Cooke, a member of South Carolina’s 2022 NCAA championship team who was the No. 10 overall pick by the Sparks in the 2023 WNBA draft. She is averaging more than 10 minutes per game in 2025 and shooting a career-high 38.2% from 3-point range. Washington also released Sika Kone to complete the transaction.

The Mystics, losers in five of their past seven games, are now in possession of three 2026 first-round picks. Seattle still has two first-round picks in 2026 after previously acquiring them in deals with the Los Angeles Sparks and Las Vegas Aces.

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky have lost eight games in a row, and has no ‘concrete timetable’ for a return of star Angel Reese.

Reese is set to miss her third straight game on Tuesday, Aug. 5, when the Sky take on the Washington Mystics at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. It will be the third straight game Reese has missed with a back issue, though she missed shootaround on Aug. 5 ahead of the game due to an illness, per Chicago coach Tyler Marsh.

The second-year player has played in 23 games for the Sky in 2025, but has now missed five of the last six, all of which resulted in losses for Chicago. The Sky entered play on Tuesday with a 7-21 record, with the trade deadline looming on Thursday, Aug. 7.

Here’s the latest on Reese’s injury and when Marsh said Sky fans can expect the star forward back in action:

Angel Reese injury update

Reese’s last action came in a 103-86 loss to the Mystics on Tuesday, July 29. She had 22 points and 13 rebounds in 32 minutes played.

Aug. 5 marked her third straight missed game and the fifth in six games. A return to the lineup does not seem imminent for Reese, according to her coach.

‘There isn’t a concrete timetable. To the extent that I know, it’s a back injury and she continues to be day to day,’ Marsh told media ahead of the Aug. 5 game against the Mystics. ‘I mentioned earlier that she wasn’t here for shootaround due to an illness. I think she’s progressing, but it’s still kind of wait and see.’

Angel Reese stats

Here’s a look at Reese’s stats this season. She has missed six games this year.

2025 regular season: 14.2 points on 44.4% shooting with 12.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.5 steals, 0.7 blocks per game in 23 games (23 starts)