The WNBA 2025 season may be over, but the women’s basketball action is set to continue with the EuroLeague and other leagues featuring WNBA stars. Kaitlyn Chen clocks first-ever double-double in her third EuroLeague game for USK Praha, while other players are also shining in the Australian league. But the action will return to the US in January with the Unrivaled league. Interestingly, there won’t be stars like Angel Reese and Sabrina Ionescu.
With rookies like Paige Bueckers and Sonia Citron making their debut in the 3-on-3 league, many players from the inaugural season will miss the upcoming edition. Fans react to the news of these absentees.
WNBA Fans React To Absence Of Angel Reese and Sabrina Ionescu
After the success of the first season, there are high hopes for the second edition. The league is also expanding with new investments. The Unrivaled also added two new teams, which highlights its expansion and popularity. Nearly the end of the WNBA season, the 3-on-3 league announced every member of their star-studded roster.
Many players, including Kate Martin, Alyssa Thomas, Lexie Hull, Breanna Stewart, and Napheesa Collier, returned to the league. The players who missed out are Angel Reese, Kayla McBride, Katie Lou Samuelson, Courtney Vandersloot, Sabrina Ionescu, Jewell Loyd, Tiffany Hayes, and Stefanie Dolson.
Unrivaled named their 3 more roster spots today which included:
— Just Women’s Sports (@justwsports) October 30, 2025
• Dominique Malonga
• Rebecca Allen
• Aari McDonald pic.twitter.com/jFWjJ2QPFp
Fans reacted to the absent players, especially to the Sky forward and Liberty guard. Some threw shade, saying that Season 2 would be worth watching without those stars.
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A fan wrote, “Reese isn’t playing? might be worth watching after all.”
Reese isn’t playing? Might be worth watching after all.
— Sideline Witness (@SidelineWitness) October 30, 2025
One fan wrote, “Sabrina’s dealing with injuries and Barbie dealing with team issues.”
Sabrina's dealing with injuries and Barbie is dealing with team issues. We get it.
— Elizabeth Broussard (@broussard52) October 30, 2025
Another fan wrote, “Angel literally said that Unrivaled wasn’t completely honest about accommodations.”
Angel literally said that Unrivaled wasn’t completely honest about accommodations last season for players.
— August 21, 1831 (@August_21_1831) October 30, 2025
One fan trolled Reese and wrote, “Angel tried to sign the contract but missed…”
Angel tried to sign the contract but missed and wrote on the table.
— JJ Mkay (@KrjKirk) October 31, 2025
Another fan also fired a shot at the sky forward and wrote, “I was looking forward to AR quitting on another team.”
I was looking forward to AR quitting on another team
— Harry Balls (@DavidMa79075574) October 31, 2025
Even though fans showed no mercy, commenting on the players’ absence, they are busy on another front. The Chi-Town Barbie is starring in the entertainment industry while Sab is enjoying her offseason with her Liberty teammates.
Angel Reese With Busiest WNBA Offseason
The former LSU star made her mark in her rookie season, earning a spot in the All-Rookie Team. The second season had been very effective, showing significant improvements in her shooting and scoring. Despite her team failing to reach the playoffs, her individual performance was outstanding.
In the off-season, Reese has also kept herself busy with her podcast, working out, and becoming a Victoria’s Secret Angel. Her signature shoe and movie debut also made the news. But since it has been nearly two months since she played competitive basketball, she can’t help but miss the game. The 23-year-old said as much in a post she made on social media.
ugh i miss hoops!
— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) October 30, 2025
There is a chance of seeing AR5 in action as the star declared a secret project with Paige Bueckers. Fans are eagerly awaiting the unveiling of this new project.