Angel Reese has one less slash against her from the WNBA officials.
On Wednesday, the league rescinded the second technical foul called on Reese against the Liberty on Tuesday, according to multiple reports.
With less than three minutes left in the Sky’s eventual 88-75 loss to the Liberty, the rookie was ejected after being given a double technical by official Charles Watson.
She seemed to have a few choice words with him while also wavering her hands in reaction to her fifth personal foul call.
After the contentious moment, Sky coach Teresa Weatherspoon said she wasn’t sure what went down.
One of Angel Reese’s two technical fouls against the Liberty has been rescinded as of Wednesday.Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
“I tried to get an explanation. I did not,” Weatherspoon said postgame. “I don’t know to this moment what has happened.”
After the game, the lead official of the matchup, Maj Forsberg, told reporters that Reese’s fouls were given for “disrespectfully addressing” Watson and for “waving her hand in dismissal” as she walked away from the conversation from Watson.
Reese, who was not at the postgame press conference, matched her career high with 13 points and recorded 10 rebounds to mark her second double-double of her professional career.
In the WNBA, the first three technical fouls in a season will each yield a $200 fine, and technical fouls four through six will each see a $400 fine.
Angel Reese heads to the locker room after being ejected.
Angel Reese controls the ball against the New York Liberty during the first half of a WNBA game at Wintrust Arena.Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
The seventh technical foul warrants an $800 fine along with a one-game suspension.
However, it appears Reese may not have to worry about anything coming out of her wallet, as Lonzo Ball has offered to pay.
Ball, who was in attendance for the game, declared on X that he is more that willing to pay for Reese’s fines, which have now gone down from $400 to $200.
“Ref that threw out @Reese10Angel is weak btw,” Ball wrote. “You know who you are (Keep ya money Angel I got you).”
Reese responded with hearts and crying emojis while writing “appreciate you gang!”
