The alleged racial comments made toward Angel Reese came during Saturday's Sky-Fever game, which featured another contentious moment between her and Caitlin Clark.

The WNBA said it was investigating reports of racial slurs directed towards Angel Reese during the Chicago Sky’s loss to the Indiana Fever on Saturday.

As soon as Indiana Fever superstar got a flagrant foul for pushing Chicago Sky icon Angel Reese to the ground after a take-foul during their May 17 game (which

WNBA fans can’t get enough of the rivalry between stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. But after a viral incident between the two players took a potentially racist turn, the league is getting involved in a major way.

The WNBA is investigating racial comments directed toward Angel Reese by fans during the Chicago Sky’s loss to the Fever at Indiana.

In her first game of the season, Angel Reese posted 12 points, 17 rebounds and one assist. She led the Sky in scoring and rebounding, but it wasn't enough to put Chicago over the top. Last season, Reese capped off the year averaging 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds per game.

On the heels of an undefeated preseason, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever continued their winning ways in their 2025 WNBA regular-season opener on Saturday, blowing out Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky 93-58 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.