The decision to investigate the alleged encounter was applauded publicly by Reese, Sky head coach Tyler Marsh and Fever star guard Caitlin Clark. Reese has been the target of attacks online from fans, especially following the 2023 NCAA women's basketball national championship game between LSU and Iowa.

The WNBA is investigating reports of "hateful speech" that were directed at Chicago Sky star Angel Reese during the team's season-opening loss to the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. In her Tuesday media availability, Reese commented on the investigation, as well as how the comments affected her.

Following an alleged incident of verbal fan abuse against WNBA superstar Angel Reese, the WNBA has officially announced that they could not substantiate a report of racist fan behavior at an Indiana-Chicago game in Indianapolis earlier this month.