“Never Tagged Or Tweeted at Her”: WNBA Reporter Responds to Angel Reese’s Unexpected Social Media Activity Involving Him
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WNBA reporter Dan Zaksheske has become the focal point of a social media controversy after discovering that Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese blocked him on X (formerly Twitter) during the 2026 WNBA Finals. Zaksheske, who covers the league for OutKick, emphasized that he had never directly tagged or messaged Reese, but had written critically about her performances—including a 19-turnover stretch and 12 made field goals over four games following her taunting gesture against the Golden State Valkyries.
Despite his tough coverage, Zaksheske also acknowledged Reese’s standout moments, such as a 24-point, 16-rebound, and seven-assist game against the Los Angeles Sparks in 2025, and admitted to being ‘hard’ on her due to past struggles on the court and perceived attitude issues. The fallout stems from a broader pattern of Zaksheske’s reporting, which has included questioning Reese’s trade from the Chicago Sky to Atlanta in 2026 and criticizing the team’s limited media access involving her.
Reese’s decision to block him has reignited debates about the boundaries between journalistic critique and personal engagement in sports coverage.
