Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese, sidelined after season-ending wrist surgery, has seen her WNBA single-season rebounding record surpassed. In the Las Vegas Aces’ 85-72 win over the Seattle Storm, MVP frontrunner A’ja Wilson claimed the new record. Reese had set the bar at 446 rebounds during the 2024 season, but Wilson’s seven rebounds against the Storm brought her total to 451, with more games left to extend the mark.
Wilson’s dominant season continues, averaging 26.9 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game. She leads the league in points, rebounds, and blocks, and has also set a new WNBA record for the most points in a single season with 1,021 and counting.
Following the news, fans expressed mixed reactions, with some feeling sympathy for Reese, while others acknowledged the controversy around her rebounding numbers—many of which were offensive rebounds from her own missed shots. One fan commented, “I feel bad for Reese, but A’ja’s record feels more legitimate given the circumstances. It’s a well-earned accomplishment for Wilson.”
Despite losing the record, Reese’s impact on the Sky remains undeniable. The rookie averaged 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds per game, leading the league in average rebounds before her injury. She was also the only rookie to average a double-double and started in every game she played.
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