“… She’s our best chance at versatility on this roster. We need more production out of her, but we need her to help us in other ways, too.”

— Chicago Sky GM Jeff Pagliocca on Angel Reese pic.twitter.com/3GfuG9LYIu

— I talk hoops 🏀 (@trendyhoopstars) June 12, 2025

This year, she’s scoring just 10.1 points a night on a putrid 35.8 percent from the field and just 36 percent from two-point range.

Reese’s rebound numbers have dipped to 12.1 per game, and she’s averaging 3.9 turnovers a night. During her rookie campaign, she was averaging 2.2.

Sky Fans Demand The GM To Be Fired Over Comments About Angel Reese

Angel Reese (Owen Ziliak/The Republic-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
“Seem like you should be saying you need more production out of the whole team and your 6’7 3rd pick who your coach keeps trying to play through,” one fan said.

Seem like you should be saying you need more production out of the whole team and your 6’7 3rd pick who your coach keeps trying to play through

— Dlo (@_615dlo) June 12, 2025

“Dawg she’s led your team in points several times this year. She would have a ton more assists if the team could shoot. She leads the league in rebounding and she’s the second best 3 point shooter apparently that you have on the team lol,” a second fan stated.

Dawg she’s led your team in points several times this year. She would have a ton more assists if the team could shoot. She leads the league in rebounding and she’s the second best 3 point shooter apparently that you have on the team lol.

— Ronrosco (@Ronrosco2) June 12, 2025

“You say this, but when the coach is asked what can he do to get Angel going offensively, he has no answer and says it’s important to get everyone going offensively. Chicago Sky’s organization is a dumpster fire,” a third fan commented.

You say this but when the coach is asked what can he do to get Angel going offensively, he has no answer and says it’s important to get everyone going offensively. Chicago Sky’s organization is a dumpster fire

— Gwen Dolyn (@Gwinnin23) June 12, 2025

“Can we get #FireJeffPagliocca trending,” a fourth fan added to defend Angel Reese.

Can we get #FireJeffPagliocca trending

— ssx (@gunthriftstore) June 12, 2025

“Jeff Pagliocca got rid of TSpoon, coach who brought out best in Angel & Chennedy Carter, only scorer who took pressure off Angel. Then traded #3 pick, (see 21yo Sonia Citron) for Ariel Atkins, who I ❤️ , but good for a vet team. Then asks ANGEL for the production he gave away. Pagliocca should be fired for his lack of production,” one final fan wrote.

Jeff Pagliocca got rid of TSpoon, coach who brought out best in Angel & Chennedy Carter, only scorer who took pressure off Angel. Then traded #3 pick, (see 21yo Sonia Citron) for Ariel Atkins, who I ❤️ , but good for a vet team. Then asks ANGEL for the production he gave away.…

— #StopCopCity (@ChuckModi1) June 13, 2025

Houston Texans star Azeez Al-Shaair has admitted regrets over his illegal hit to Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and the ensuing brawl between the teams in a lengthy statement on social media.  

Al-Shaair’s statement comes as his three-game suspension as a result of the incident has ended and he is slated to return to the field for the Texans on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.

On December 1, an Al-Shaair hit to the head of a sliding and defenseless Lawrence caused chaos in Jacksonville. The defensive back needed to be restrained by several coaches and Lawrence has not played since taking the barbaric contact.

‘While so many jumped at the first opportunity to hop on the false narrative – that l’m a dirty player or bad person – the messages from all who stood by me were the only things keeping me mentally afloat during a time of isolation,’ Al-Shaair said on social media.

‘I’ve learned so much from this entire experience. Seeing myself on video – letting my emotions get the best of me to the point where I completely lost it – was an embarrassing and eye-opening moment for me.’

‘I’ve had to earn everything in my life. I never want to allow anyone to get me to a point where I jeopardize everything that I’ve worked all my life to obtain. That was not the way I want to represent myself or my family and I will continue to learn and grow from that moment.’

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Azeez Al-Shaair has admitted regrets over his hit to Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence

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The Texans defensive back was suspended for three games as a result of the hit to Lawrence

Al-Shaair said during his three-game ban, he met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and other league executives for the first time, taking issue with how he was characterized in the official announcement of his suspension.

The defender said he thought his character and integrity were ‘unjustifiably smeared’ in the release but the meeting with Goodell and others was ‘productive’ and gave him hope it would not happen again.

‘In that conversation – man-to-man – I owned and acknowledged that my actions following my ejection were careless and, in that moment, I didn’t think about the responsibility I have been blessed with to represent the shield,’ Al-Shaair continued.

‘I also stated that the letter, and specifically the language used in the letter, was equally as careless and conveyed that the context of the words used were not a reflection of my character, nor my career, as I have not been warned multiple times for my play on the field.’

Al-Shaair’s hit on Lawrence was not the only controversial incident he was involved in this season.

During the Texans’ game against the Bears in September, he punched Roschon Johnson, who wasn’t even in the game at the time of another sideline confrontation.

Al-Shaair ended his statement by saying his view is that everyone in the league office and on the field are on the same team to represent the NFL in the best nature possible, something he failed to do earlier this month.

‘Lastly, I’ll say that this world is full of negative people who can’t wait to tear you down, but if you move with love and compassion, the seeds of good you planted in others’ lives can grow into the very tree that shades you with comfort and compassion when you need it most,’ Al-Shaair concluded.

‘I am a man of God, I am a leader, a warrior and a lover. I am also a hell of a football player and I’m grateful to be back doing what I love.’