Move over, offseason drama — Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers just hijacked the WNBA spotlight.
It started quietly enough. During a recent TikTok Live, Chicago Sky superstar Angel Reese fielded a flood of fan questions about her plans for the break. But then came the moment that blew up the internet. “Me and Paige actually have something really big coming up together,” Reese teased with a sly grin. “Stay tuned.”
Within minutes, social media went into meltdown mode. Fans flooded X (formerly Twitter) with wild theories — from a joint podcast or fashion collab to something even more explosive, like a future superteam move. “If Angel and Paige are joining forces, women’s basketball is about to get real interesting,” one user wrote, echoing thousands of similar posts.
The hype is well earned. Reese and Bueckers aren’t just stars on the court — they’re bona fide cultural icons. Reese, the self-proclaimed Bayou Barbie, has already walked the runway at fashion week, landed major endorsement deals, and launched her own podcast. Bueckers, meanwhile, has starred in commercials, appeared in movie trailers, and become one of the most marketable faces in women’s sports.
They’ve been friendly rivals for years, tracing their connection all the way back to high school. “We were the No. 1 and No. 2 players in our class,” Reese said during All-Star Weekend. “We’ve been in a relationship — basketball-wise — for a really long time.”
That history, paired with their recent WNBA matchups, has made their friendship a storyline fans can’t get enough of. When the Sky faced off against the Dallas Wings in May, cameras caught the two stars hugging before tip-off at Chicago’s Wintrust Arena — a photo that immediately went viral.
Now, with Reese hinting at a major joint venture, the anticipation is at a fever pitch. Could the two be teaming up for a high-profile brand deal? A documentary? Or perhaps co-hosting a podcast that dives into life in the WNBA, fame, and the pressure of being two of the most recognizable young women in sports?
Industry insiders are betting on the latter. “Podcasting is the next big platform for athletes to control their narrative,” one sports marketing expert told WingsGameday. “If Angel and Paige launch something together, it would dominate the space overnight.”
The timing is perfect, too. Both the Sky and the Wings are coming off rough seasons — each finishing with a 10–34 record. Chicago held onto head coach Tyler Marsh, while Dallas brought in Jose Fernandez to replace their previous regime. As their teams regroup, both players have more time than ever to expand their off-court empires.
Meanwhile, Paige Bueckers has remained tight-lipped about the whole thing. True to form, she hasn’t confirmed or denied anything, fueling even more speculation. But those close to her say she’s been eager to explore media and business ventures outside of basketball — and a collaboration with Reese could be the perfect play.
One thing’s for sure: whatever they’re planning, it’s not small. Between Reese’s unapologetic charisma and Bueckers’ cool, composed star power, the duo has the makings of a generational brand.
As one fan perfectly summed it up in a viral comment:
“Forget LeBron and Wade — the real superteam is coming. And it’s Paige and Angel.”
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