Angel Reese sits out Chicago Sky loss with a leg injury. Will she be able to play in the All-Star Game?

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese sat out Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Dream due to a leg injury, marking her first absence of the season. The Sky lost 86-49 at Wintrust Arena, with Coach Tyler Marsh describing Reese's absence as precautionary but acknowledging uncertainty about her availability for Saturday's WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis. Marsh stated Reese is taking her recovery "day by day" and felt improved on Wednesday.

Reese, a consecutive All-Star reserve selection, leads the league with 12.6 rebounds per game while averaging 14 points and playing 31.7 minutes nightly. Her injury adds to a growing list of All-Stars affected midseason: Atlanta's Rhyne Howard (knee) is sidelined through July, while Indiana's Caitlin Clark aggravated a groin injury Tuesday, potentially jeopardizing her participation in both the All-Star Game and 3-point contest.

The Sky faced additional roster challenges with guard Ariel Atkins missing Wednesday's game after sustaining a noncontact calf injury during Monday's loss to Minnesota. Marsh confirmed the injury occurred in the first half but couldn't pinpoint the exact moment. After halftime evaluation, Atkins didn't return and remains "day to day," with reassessment planned after the All-Star break.