Angel Reese shows off private jet after complaining about her WNBA salary

Angel Reese flaunted herself aboard a private jet for a post-season getaway just hours after missing the Chicago Sky's 91-86 season finale defeat to the New York Liberty. The second-year WNBA sensation posted the clip on her TikTok account, dancing with close pal Endyia Rogers, whilst Sophie Cunningham slammed the Sky player for her remarks about her own squad.

The Sky wrapped up the campaign on a four-match losing streak with a dismal 10-34 record, and whilst Reese's footage earned praise from supporters who admired her capacity to unwind following a punishing season, others referenced it as a throwback to her earlier rookie-year grievances regarding WNBA wages. Reese was absent for the Sky's final three matches of the season owing to a persistent back problem, concluding the year having sat out 14 games altogether, including one from a ban linked to a technical foul.

Her message accompanying the private jet footage stated: "Them: Didn't the season just end 6 hours ago? Us:" before launching into her dance routine whilst sporting sunglasses. The footage featuring her former university basketball standout and lifelong best friend followed another disappointing evening for Chicago, who succumbed to the reigning champions Liberty in Brooklyn.

During her rookie campaign, Reese notably expressed her dissatisfaction with WNBA compensation during an Instagram Live broadcast, informing followers, "Hating pays my bills, baby. The WNBA doesn't pay my bills at all. I don't even think that pays one of my bills. Literally, I'm trying to think of my rent for where I stay.

"I'm gonna do the math real quick. I don't even know my [WNBA] salary. I'm living beyond my means. My rent is more than that, it's $8,000."

These remarks continue to resonate as the league's CBA dispute rages on, with players demanding higher wages, increased revenue shares, and enhanced protections across the board. Reese penned a four-year deal worth $324,383 with Chicago, featuring an average yearly wage of $81,096.

She's set to receive $74,909 in 2025, and should the Sky trigger her option in 2027, her earnings would surpass $93,000.

The 23-year-old has transformed her profile into a household name through sponsorship agreements with Reebok, Beats by Dre, McDonald's, Hershey's, Mielle and numerous others.

The Sky Forward has also put money into DC Power FC, a professional women's football club, and created the "Unapologetically Angel" podcast.

Reese also graced the front cover of NBA2K26 and is set to unveil her debut signature trainer in September. Away from basketball, Reese has embraced her fashion and lifestyle image, regularly posting to her Instagram account which boasts over five million followers.

She frequently showcases luxury outfits complete with Hermes and Chanel handbags, designer accessories, and diamond jewellery.

Reese caused a stir at the 2025 Met Gala wearing a bespoke Versace dress worth more than $20,000.

Despite rumours placing her net worth at approximately $2million, Reese rubbished these figures as "way off," maintaining her true financial position isn't what supporters think. The friction between Reese and the Sky hierarchy emerged when she slammed the organisation during a chat with the Chicago Tribune, declaring she wouldn't be 'settling for the same ----' the team delivered this season.

She also emphasised the need for recruiting "great players" in free agency, specifically targeting veteran Courtney Vandersloot and casting doubt on her capacity to bounce back effectively at 36 following a serious injury.

The Sky hit back by branding Reese's comments "detrimental to the team" and handing her a half-game suspension on September 5.

Reese issued an apology, whilst WNBA supporters began speculating about her future with the franchise.