🏀🔥 Angel Reese Starts “Beef” With New Teammate Hailey Van Lith? Here’s the Real Story Behind the Rumors

CHICAGO — WNBA fans were caught off guard this week as rumors swirled online suggesting a possible feud between Angel Reese and Hailey Van Lith, now both members of the Chicago Sky. With social media stirring speculation and sports blogs hinting at tension, many wondered: is there actual beef between these two former LSU teammates, or is the internet blowing things out of proportion?

📸 A Brief History: From Baton Rouge to Chicago

The duo’s story begins at LSU, where Hailey Van Lith transferred in 2023 to join Angel Reese, who had already made headlines as the “Bayou Barbie” and a national champion. Although they only played one season together, expectations were high. However, rumors at the time suggested the two weren’t exactly best friends.

Fast forward to 2025: Reese was drafted by the Chicago Sky in 2024, and Van Lith joined her after being selected 11th overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Now reunited in the Windy City, their names are once again being mentioned together — but not for the reasons fans hoped.

😬 Is There Tension?

The drama began after fans noticed some cryptic social media activity. One of Reese’s now-deleted Instagram stories included a subtle quote about “loyalty over convenience,” which some interpreted as shade directed at Van Lith. Additionally, eagle-eyed fans noted that Reese and Van Lith hadn’t followed each other on Instagram, prompting even more rumors.

But according to multiple sources — and Reese herself — the speculation may be blown out of proportion.

“We weren’t super close at LSU,” Reese previously told On3, “but I respected how hard Hailey worked. She was adapting to a new system, and I know that wasn’t easy.”

In another recent interview, Reese also said she was “excited” to play with Van Lith again, calling her a “hard-nosed competitor who’s going to bring that fire.”

💬 What About Hailey?

Van Lith, who hasn’t commented publicly on the alleged beef, has kept her focus on basketball. During her introductory press conference in Chicago, she expressed excitement about teaming up with Reese:

“We both know what it takes to win. It’s about working hard and pushing each other.”

So far, there’s no concrete evidence of a feud, and many insiders believe the drama is more about fan speculation than actual tension between the two athletes.

🧠 Analysts Weigh In: Competitive or Conflicted?

Sports analysts have also chimed in, saying that while the two might not be best friends off the court, that doesn’t mean they can’t form a powerful duo on it.

“This is the WNBA — not high school,” one analyst told Sportskeeda. “You don’t need to be besties to win games. If anything, a little tension could push them to compete harder.”

In fact, their playing styles could complement each other well. Reese’s physical dominance in the paint and Van Lith’s sharp perimeter game may give the Chicago Sky the offensive balance they’ve been missing.

🧃The Internet Reacts: Fans Choose Sides

Social media, of course, had a field day:

“Angel’s got that alpha energy. I don’t think she vibes with Hailey’s style.”
“Let them cook. I guarantee they’ll be besties by mid-season.”
“This is just the media trying to start beef where there is none.”

The truth? It’s too early to say — but the buzz is certainly making the Sky one of the most talked-about teams going into the 2025 season.

📌 Where Things Stand Now

So, is there actual beef? Probably not. Is there competitive tension? Very likely — and maybe that’s a good thing. As both players prepare for the WNBA season, they have a shared goal: winning.

And whether they’re sharing laughs in the locker room or pushing each other in practice, Angel Reese and Hailey Van Lith just might prove that a little heat can create real fire on the court.

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