In a surprising turn of events, Coach Nola Henry has removed star forward Angel Reese from the Rose Basketball Club’s roster after a recent incident that garnered widespread attention. Reese, known for her dynamic presence both on and off the court, has been a central figure in the team’s lineup.

The controversy began when Reese participated in a high-profile event where her actions drew significant public scrutiny. While the specifics of the incident remain under wraps, it has been described as a “viral stunt” that did not align with the team’s values and expectations.

Coach Henry addressed the situation in a brief statement: “Our team holds itself to the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. After careful consideration, we’ve decided to part ways with Angel Reese. We wish her the best in her future endeavors.”

This decision comes on the heels of Reese’s recent efforts to enhance her game during the offseason. She had been working diligently to improve her shooting skills, particularly her three-point shot, and was set to showcase her development in the upcoming Unrivaled 3-on-3 basketball league in Miami.

Reese’s departure leaves a notable void in the Rose Basketball Club’s lineup. The team will need to adjust quickly as they prepare for the forthcoming season. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how both the team and Reese navigate this unexpected development.

As of now, Angel Reese has not publicly commented on her dismissal. Her future in professional basketball remains uncertain, but given her talent and determination, many anticipate she will find a new platform to continue her career.

The Rose Basketball Club is scheduled to begin their season next month, and Coach Henry has expressed confidence in the remaining roster’s ability to rise to the occasion. “Challenges like these test our resilience,” she noted. “I believe in our team’s strength and unity as we move forward.”

This incident serves as a reminder of the high standards professional athletes are held to and the swift consequences that can follow actions deemed inappropriate or misaligned with team values.

Angel Reese’s hand wave leads to first ejection in Unrivaled’s history

Angel Reese achieved a first for Unrivaled, the nascent 3-on-3 women’s basketball league featuring many of the WNBA’s top stars.

In the second quarter of a game between Reese’s Rose Basketball Club and the Laces, the Chicago Sky star received the first ejection in league history via a double technical foul. The incident began when she was guarding Tiffany Hayes, who drew a foul after falling to the floor.

Reese walked away and derisively waved her hand in the direction of both Hayes and the official who called the foul. The official apparently thought the gesture was aimed at him, as he proceeded to call a tech on Reese.

Reese, to put it lightly, disagreed and earned a second tech while arguing her case.

Reese exited the game with six points on 2-of-7 shooting, 15 rebounds and three assists in seven minutes. The game ended as an 83-69 win for the Rose, who put the Laces away on an Elam Ending shot by Chelsea Gray.

She at least had fun with her place in the history books after the game, wishing everyone a happy Black History Month, which began Saturday.

The win improved the Rose’s record to 2-4, with eight games left to play in a season that runs through mid-March.

Reese was one of many notable names to sign up for Unrivaled in its inaugural season (one of the notable holdouts: her rival Caitlin Clark). Backed by a significant investor base including Alex Morgan, Carmelo Anthony and Ashton Kutcher, the league is intended to be an offseason supplement for the game’s top players, featuring a minimum salary of $100,000 for each of its 30 players.

Reese is coming off a rookie season with the Sky in which she established herself as a star in her own right, breaking the WNBA single-season rebounding record before losing it to league MVP A’ja Wilson.