Angel Reese Reportedly Blocks WNBA Reporter; He Responds

After the Atlanta Dream lost to the Golden State Valkyries in a seven-game WNBA Finals, reporter Dan Zaksheske said Angel Reese had blocked him on X. Zaksheske said he had praised Reese’s strong start to the series but also reported on her struggles in the final four games, including her shooting and turnovers. He said his coverage prompted accusations of racism and argued that criticism of Reese’s play should not be treated as an attack on Black women broadly. Reese announced she was taking a break from social media to rest and prepare for next season; she has not publicly explained the block in the accounts provided.