Angel Reese, Chicago Sky fined after loss to Indiana Fever

CHICAGO – The Chicago Sky and rookie Angel Reese were fined after Saturday’s loss to the Indiana Fever.

Reese was fined $1,000 for not making herself available for interviews after the team’s 71-70 loss.

Reese had 8 points and 13 rebounds in her first pro game against top pick Caitlin Clark. Clark had 11 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists.

Clark was on the receiving end of a hard hip from the Sky’s Chennedy Carter in the third quarter. As the whistle blew, the ESPN broadcast captured Reese rising from the bench and appearing to encourage Carter. She was also the first to greet the veteran player at the end of the quarter.

The Sky dropped to 3-4 with the loss, and the organization was fined $5,000 for not following WNBA media availability policies.

The Fever (2-8) recorded their first home win of the season. The Sky will host the New York Liberty Tuesday at Wintrust Arena.

Fox News contributed to this report.