When Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese were coming out of school, hip-hop legend and BIG3 founder Ice Cube extended a $5 million contract offer to the former Iowa star to be the first female athlete in his upstart 3-on-3 league — but the same wasn't offered to Reese.

The BIG3 basketball league and co-founder Ice Cube won't be making an aggressive play to sign Chicago Sky star Angel Reese like it did last year for Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark.

Veteran guard Kelsey Mitchell was the one to keep the Fever on track on Sunday afternoon. She had 13 points in the first quarter, matching the Sky's first-quarter total, and assisted on two other shots.

In a game that many circled on their calendar as Caitlin Clark against Angel Reese turned into the Kelsey Mitchell show. Caitlin Clark missed another game for the Indiana Fever. Angel Reese did not play for the Chicago Sky. Mitchell dominated, scoring 35 points, dishing out six assists, and picking up three steals in the 93-78 win over the Sky.

Reese has been nursing a back injury this week and was ruled out for the game against Indiana as well. Joining both of them on the inactive list is rookie guard Hailey Van Lith, who was drafted 11th overall by Chicago in the 2025 WNBA Draft.

Kelsey Mitchell hit seven 3-pointers and scored 35 points and the Indiana Fever defeated the Chicago Sky 93-78 in a marquee matchup that was missing stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.

The Chicago Sky face uncertainty as rookie sensation Angel Reese's status is questioned amidst a season of injuries and roster instability. The team signed Marquesha Davis to a hardship contract, hinting at Reese's possible absence,

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