The WNBA Twitter has been taking notes lately. And the worst-kept secret in basketball right now isn’t a trade rumor or a draft pick, it’s whatever is going on between Angel Reese and Orlando Magic big man Wendell Carter Jr.
While neither has issued a press release confirming they are a couple, the internet fandom is connecting the dots around the relationship rumors.
However, the latest clue dropped Friday night after the Magic scraped their way to a huge 112-109 win over the Detroit Pistons in the NBA Cup, and let’s just say Reese was definitely tuning in.
Was Angel Reese Referring To Wendell Carter Jr.?
Carter Jr. has had a bit of a rocky start to the season while battling with injuries, but he looked like his old self when it mattered most against Detroit.
He did the dirty work, finishing with 8 points and 11 rebounds, which included a massive offensive rebound in the final seconds that helped seal the game.
However, shortly after the final buzzer went off in Detroit, Reese hopped on X (formerly Twitter) and posted a story that had fans immediately read between the lines.
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It wasn’t a direct tag, but the timing was too obvious to ignore. Reese subtly wrote, “idc idc play the songgggg.”
idc idc play the songgggg
— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) November 29, 2025
Even if anyone missed the reference, Reese knows exactly what she’s doing. It was a response to the Orlando Magic’s official social media handle, which tweeted something similar during the game.
“you guys wanna hear the song??” the Magic captioned their tweet along with an excited cat picture.
Apart from all the dropping hints, this isn’t the first time she’s played this game, either. Reese has been spotted courtside at the Kia Center multiple times this season.
Wendell Carter Jr. Gave Away Hints About Angel Reese’s Relationship
If Reese is the queen of subtle hints, Wendell Carter Jr. might need some media training on how to keep a secret.
The Magic center went viral recently for a hilarious slip-up on FanDuel TV’s Run It Back when Chandler Parsons pressed him on the rumors.
The Internet has been buzzing when it comes to Wendell Carter Jr. and WNBA superstar Angel Reese.
— Run It Back (@RunItBackFDTV) November 17, 2025
Are they a couple?
Wendell confirms the two are locked in 🤞@MichelleDBeadle | @ChandlerParsons | @TeamLou23 | @wendellcarter34 pic.twitter.com/pmJoSvYe1n
Carter tried to play it cool, initially laughing and calling Reese “the homie,” which immediately drew groans from the hosts.
Realizing he sounded like he was friend-zoning her, Carter quickly cleaned it up with a grin. “We locked in,” he corrected himself.