Tensions inside the Chicago Sky locker room appear to have reached a breaking point, and at the center of the storm is Angel Reese. According to multiple insiders, teammates are increasingly frustrated with Reese’s behavior, her public controversies, and her tendency to make herself the focal point of the franchise—even when her production doesn’t always match the headlines

. Some Sky players, speaking anonymously to media outlets, have reportedly thrown Reese under the bus, comparing her unfavorably to Caitlin Clark and suggesting that Reese’s antics are beginning to drag the team down.

The comparisons sting because they cut straight to the heart of what makes Reese both a rising star and a polarizing figure.

While Caitlin Clark has seamlessly become the face of the Indiana Fever and arguably the WNBA as a whole, teammates crediting her leadership, composure, and ability to elevate everyone around her, Reese has been dogged by narratives of immaturity, selfishness, and locker-room drama. For the Sky, this difference is becoming impossible to ignore.

One unnamed veteran reportedly told a reporter, “We don’t need the drama. We need someone who’s about the team. Look at what Clark is doing in Indiana—she’s putting them on her back and making them better. That’s leadership.” Another suggested that Reese’s focus is too often on building her brand rather than building chemistry, saying, “It’s always about Angel, never about the Sky.”

These harsh comments follow weeks of controversy. Reese was suspended for disciplinary reasons after reportedly lashing out at teammates, telling them they “suck.” More recently, she refused to check into a game, citing a back injury, leaving coaches and teammates furious. Each incident has compounded frustration, leading to whispers that patience within the organization is wearing thin.

Meanwhile, Clark’s trajectory provides the sharpest contrast. Despite carrying immense pressure as the most scrutinized rookie in league history, Clark has delivered both on and off the court.

She’s lifted Indiana into the playoff conversation, drawn record crowds, and maintained composure through physical play and heavy media scrutiny. The Fever rally around her, praising her leadership and determination, even as she deals with injuries and relentless pressure.

For Sky players watching that unfold, the gulf between Clark and Reese feels glaring. Clark is hailed as the player who is changing the league, while Reese risks being remembered more for her controversies than her impact.

And while Reese has her share of defenders, particularly among fans who admire her unapologetic personality and competitive edge, the cracks within her own locker room suggest that not everyone is buying into her leadership style.

Social media reaction has only amplified the firestorm. Some fans argue that the comparisons to Clark are unfair, noting the very different circumstances of the Sky and Fever rosters.

Others insist Reese brought this backlash on herself, pointing to her frequent clashes with coaches, teammates, and opponents. The phrase “She’s no Caitlin Clark” began trending after the latest reports, sparking endless debates online about who is truly carrying the torch for the next generation of women’s basketball.

The Sky organization now faces a pivotal decision. Do they double down on Reese as the centerpiece of their rebuild, hoping she matures and channels her fire into production? Or do they risk alienating her further, potentially leading to an ugly split that overshadows the team’s future? For a franchise trying to re-establish itself as a contender, the ongoing turmoil could not come at a worse time.

What’s clear is that Reese’s standing among her teammates has taken a serious hit. Being “thrown under the bus” so publicly underscores just how fractured the locker room has become.

In a league where chemistry and unity often decide who succeeds and who fails, the Chicago Sky may find themselves in crisis unless Reese finds a way to bridge the growing gap.

For now, the comparison to Caitlin Clark hangs over everything. Clark is winning games, elevating her franchise, and uniting her teammates. Reese is embroiled in controversy, accused of dividing her locker room, and struggling to prove she can lead on the court.

Whether she can turn that narrative around will define not only her career but also the future of the Chicago Sky.