But even with Indiana's Clark out with a groin injury, and the Sky's Reese sidelined with a back issue, Chicago managed to again sell out the United Center for last Sunday's game against the Fever, which is the pair's second Chicago-based matchup this season.

Reese is one technical foul away from receiving a one-game suspension, which the short-handed Sky cannot afford.

As outspoken as any player in the league, Reese threatened a lockout months ago when advocating for higher player salaries on social media, and nearly two weeks ago she made it clear the players are willing to keep fighting for a bigger piece of the revenue pie.

This has to hurt Angel’s pride … Ice Cube and his BIG3 basketball league offered a $5 million contract to Indiana Fever phenom Caitlin Clark for her to come play for the new operation, with Clark turning down the deal ultimately.

Los Angeles Sparks rising star Rickea Jackson, who was drafted to the WNBA in 2024 along with the likes of Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Cameron Brink and Kamilla Cardoso, knows very well what her class is capable of.

Ice Cube revealed to TMZ the reason he offered five million dollars to Caitlin Clark instead of Angel Reese to play in the BIG3

Despite the absences of Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever (14-12) secured a 93-78 victory over the Chicago Sky (7-18) and added a much-needed win. CC's persistent g