Last month, the WNBA investigated an allegation that racist fan abuse was directed at Reese during the Sky’s 93-58 loss to Clark’s Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Clark was called for a flagrant foul on Reese in that game.

Chicago Sky guard Ariel Atkins is asking reporters to focus on Angel Reese's basketball rather than her popularity off the court.

Ariel Atkin’s spoke to reporters about their treatment of Angel Reese the “23-year-old kid,” advising them to keep the topic on basketball.