Speculation has swirled over whether the Chicago Sky, currently 8-25 and firmly out of playoff contention, should shut down star forward Angel Reese for the

Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese once claimed that her WNBA salary does not cover her bills amid the ongoing pay dispute between the league and its players. Reese, 23, is just one of several WNBA players who have spoken out about the pay they receive in recent years.

Reese’s platform and influence matter for several reasons. First, Reese’s reach converts to real dollars and brand leverage: Reebok is rolling out the Angel Reese 1 signature shoe on September 18, a clear commercial milestone for a current WNBA player.

"The WNBA don't pay for my bills" - Angel Reese said her WNBA salary is not even enough to pay for her personal expenses originally appeared on Basketball Network.

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese laid out the goals that she wants to achieve by the time her playing days come to an end.

Chicago Sky center Angel Reese hosted a back-to-school event for Chicago-area children before they headed back for fall classes

Reese held her Back-to-School Bash at Intentional Sports in Chicago, where she gave away 1,000 free backpacks and school supplies. Not only that, but she also held a “special community chat” and a meet-and-greet with her young fans.

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese has high hopes for her signature shoes a month ahead of their official release. Reese told Kayla Webley Adler of ELLE that she wants her signature shoe line to join Michael Jordan's as one of the most popular sets of sneakers of all time.