Angel Reese’s Name Used in NBA Courtside Incident; Star Responds Online

Chicago Sky star responds after her name is mentioned during NBA courtside exchange

Angel Reese, the Chicago Sky’s rising star and queen of the glass, found herself unexpectedly name-dropped in the middle of an NBA courtside commotion involving Draymond Green and a particularly vocal fan. According to reports, a heckler tossed out “Angel Reese” at Green during a game, riffing on a meme about Reese’s legendary rebounding prowess. Talk about being famous enough to be a punchline! The chant itself became a focal point in the wider Draymond Green fan Angel Reese chants controversy, which detailed how the moment unfolded courtside.

Reese, never one to miss a beat, hopped on X (formerly Twitter) and coolly posted, “literally minding my business 🫠.” Translation: she was just living her best life, nowhere near the drama, and probably wondering how she got dragged into this courtside soap opera. Her reaction contrasted sharply with the tension described in coverage of the Draymond Green Angel Reese heckle controversy, which focused on the heated back-and-forth between player and fan.

Draymond Green didn’t let the moment slide. On his podcast, he called out the negative spin on Reese’s name, flipping the script to highlight her impressive achievements and sharp business savvy. After all, Reese has trademarked the “mebounds” phrase and even laced it into her sneaker line. Now that’s how you turn rebounds into revenue! Those remarks aligned closely with comments reported during the Draymond Green Angel Reese chant incident, where Green explained why the joke crossed a personal line.

Some reports are swirling that the NBA handed out warnings to both Green and the heckler, though, as of now, those details are still up in the air—like a buzzer-beater that hasn’t quite dropped.

This whole episode is a reminder that athletes’ names can pop up in the wildest places, whether they’re on the court or just scrolling their feeds. Reese kept her response short and sweet, while Green stepped up to defend her good name. Sometimes, the best move is to let your game—and your sense of humor—do the talking.

If more details about the courtside exchange come to light, you can bet we’ll keep you posted. Stay tuned!