Angel Reese makes an important decision with new trainer to try and become better than Caitlin Clark
Reese is aiming for the next level
Angel Reese
Angel Reese is on a mission. After an abrupt end to her WNBA rookie season due to a wrist injury, the Chicago Sky star is laser-focused on returning stronger than ever.
With the Unrivaled League approaching, Reese has taken a decisive step to elevate her game, teaming up with elite trainer David Alexander, renowned for working with sports legends like LeBron James.
This strategic move marks the beginning of her preparation for the groundbreaking 3×3 women’s basketball league set to launch in January 2025.
For Reese, it’s more than a return to the court; it’s about taking her career to the next level and proving she can stand out among basketball’s elite, including fellow WNBA rookie standout Caitlin Clark.
Alexander recently shared a glimpse of their training session, writing, “! @angelreese5 / Perfecting the kinematic sequence to the seven general movement patterns. #staytuned.” Reese, ready for the challenge, replied, “let’s do itttt.”
Reese‘s decision to join the Unrivaled League is a game-changer, offering both financial rewards and top-tier competition.
The new league, co-founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, will feature 34 of the best women’s basketball players in the world.
Reese, who will earn $250,000 for the eight-week season, also gains equity in the league, providing her with a significant financial boost compared to her WNBA salary, which averages just over $81,000 annually.
Discussing the move, Reese shared her excitement about the opportunity to stay in the U.S. while competing at a high level.
“For one, I’m staying in the States; I don’t have to go overseas. I’m making six figures, I’m living in Miami during my off-season,” she explained.
More importantly, Reese sees it as a chance to learn and grow: “I’m playing with 34 of some of the best WNBA players. Some of the best coaches… I’m excited to really dial in and get better.”
Before diving into her rigorous training, Reese allowed herself a short break. She recently visited Abu Dhabi and Dubai, where she explored the desert, rode camels, and attended the F1 Grand Prix, sharing highlights of her trip with fans.
Her Instagram post, captioned “48hrs in Abu Dhabi/Dubai @etihad,” showcased her adventurous spirit as she recharged for the challenges ahead.
Reese’s Road to the Top
Angel Reese‘s decision to train with David Alexander underscores her commitment to excellence.
Known for working with elite athletes, Alexander brings the expertise that Reese believes will help her sharpen her skills and elevate her game.
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Now settled in Miami, Reese is ready to hit the ground running. As the Unrivaled League prepares to showcase top-level competition, Reese‘s hard work and dedication signal she’s not just aiming to return but to dominate.
Cameron Brink’s major career announcement ‘sparks’ excitement around the WNBA
Brink‘s rookie season was cut short due to injury
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After starring as the anchor of the Stanford Cardinal, Cameron Brink became the #2 overall selection in the 2024 WNBA Draft — one spot behind Caitlin Clark. Now the centerpiece of the Los Angeles Sparks‘ rebuild, Brink began her rookie season in fine form for a growing, maturing team with a championship history.
But in a cruel twist of fate, Brink’s rookie season in the WNBA ended prematurely due to a torn ACL in her left knee. Brink continues to rehabilitate the injury six months after she sustained it, but exciting news about her future has come to light that promises to alter the course of her nascent pro career.
Brink to join Unrivaled
The offseason Unrivaled league begins next month in Miami, an opportunity for WNBA stars like Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier to continue competing in the league’s lengthy offseason. It was confimed Tuesday that Brink has become the 3-on-3 league’s newest member, signing a multi-season contract that will see her take the court for the Lunar Owls in 2026.
Brink’s new teammates in the offseason league include star guards Natasha Cloud and Skylar Diggins-Smith, in addition to reigning Defensive Player of the Year Collier and reigning All-Star Game MVP Allisha Gray. Even though she won’t take the court for another year, Brink has revealed to People magazine that a conversation with her godbrother — one Stephen Curry — helped her come to a decision.
“He thinks it’s a great idea and he knows I love the round three basketball,” Brink explained.
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Though Brink should be ready for the start of the 2025 WNBA season — the league’s longest ever, with a 44-game schedule — she believes that joining Unrivaled will make her a better basketball player, allowing her to hone her skills as the Sparks continue to build toward title contention.
“It’s just a really great way to train in a different way and build up your skill, not playing five-on-five,” Brink told People. “It’s just going to be completely different and I think it’s really going to aid people with their skills, everything.”
