But even with Indiana's Clark out with a groin injury, and the Sky's Reese sidelined with a back issue, Chicago managed to again sell out the United Center for last Sunday's game against the Fever, which is the pair's second Chicago-based matchup this season.

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Reese is one technical foul away from receiving a one-game suspension, which the short-handed Sky cannot afford.

This has to hurt Angel’s pride … Ice Cube and his BIG3 basketball league offered a $5 million contract to Indiana Fever phenom Caitlin Clark for her to come play for the new operation, with Clark turning down the deal ultimately.

As outspoken as any player in the league, Reese threatened a lockout months ago when advocating for higher player salaries on social media, and nearly two weeks ago she made it clear the players are willing to keep fighting for a bigger piece of the revenue pie.

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese has improved her game but rap star Ice Cube said they're not ready yet to ask her to play in the Big3.

Despite the absences of Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever (14-12) secured a 93-78 victory over the Chicago Sky (7-18) and added a much-needed win. CC's persistent g