The lights were bright, the crowd was electric, and the New York Knicks claimed their 16th win of the season on December 6 with a 106-100 victory over the Orlando Magic, led by a 30-point performance from Jalen Brunson. But for much of Madison Square Garden that night, the real buzz wasn’t on the court — it was courtside, where two WNBA stars turned heads and sent social media into a frenzy.
Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers appeared together to launch a new campaign blending basketball star power with candy nostalgia. The collaboration, teased earlier in the week via a mysterious Instagram post pairing Reese’s signature orange-and-brown aesthetic with Oreo’s iconic blue, had fans scrambling to decode the partnership. Reese, a Hershey ambassador since 2024, and Bueckers, who signed a high-profile Oreo deal in 2025, brought their brands to life before a national audience, coordinating outfits that matched the campaign while holding the new treat uniting their worlds.
The moment sparked an immediate reaction online, with WNBA fans flooded with “trade machine energy” and dream-scenario lineups. The visual of Reese and Bueckers sitting side by side instantly ignited speculation about potential roster moves, particularly for the New York Liberty. Many fans have long fantasized about pairing Reese with Bueckers, a combination they believe could represent a new power shift in the league.
“Yeah, Curt, go ahead and make the trade, I’ve seen enough,” tweeted one fan, while another added, “I’ve seen enough, sign them.” Reese’s style, long celebrated from tunnel entrances to magazine covers, only amplified the excitement, with fans dissecting every detail of the duo’s coordinated look. “Ooo they look good. I need to see Angel’s full fit,” wrote another.
The context for the frenzy is clear: Reese’s former team, the Dallas Wings, finished last season 10–34, missing the playoffs, while tensions reportedly worsened between Reese and the Chicago Sky, who also ended 10–34. Meanwhile, the New York Liberty’s playoff run was cut short in the first round by the Phoenix Mercury. Seeing Reese and Bueckers together courtside provided fans with the spark of hope for a blockbuster roster move that could dramatically shift the league’s landscape.
Not all reactions were purely imaginative. Some viewers redirected the conversation toward Caitlin Clark, asserting she remains the superior player. “Nobodies without Caitlin Clark,” one user wrote, highlighting the ongoing debates about star power in the WNBA.
What began as a clever Reese’s–Oreo crossover quickly evolved into an impromptu strategy session for WNBA enthusiasts. Social media erupted with theories, trade proposals, and dream lineups, cementing the courtside appearance of Reese and Bueckers as one of the most talked-about moments in women’s basketball this season.
As the WNBA continues to grow in visibility and star power, this moment underscored how off-court appearances can ignite conversation, fuel speculation, and even inspire dreams of the league’s next big superteams. For Reese and Bueckers, one night at MSG was enough to dominate headlines and set social media alight, leaving fans clamoring for what could come next.
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