The Wendell Carter Jr. and Angel Reese rumors refuse to die down, and honestly, the buzz around these two has only gotten louder. Months of speculation finally pushed Carter Jr. to break his silence on what’s really happening between him and the Chicago Sky star.
It all started when Reese showed up at UFC 319 in Chicago with a mystery man who looked an awful lot like Carter Jr. That brief sighting sent fans into overdrive. The clip spread like wildfire across social media and had everyone talking within hours.
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Carter Jr. sat down with FanDuel TV’s ‘Run It Back’ show this week, and co-host Chandler Parsons wasted no time going straight for the jugular. The exchange instantly became the standout moment of the episode and quickly blew up online, mostly because Carter’s response caught everyone off guard.
“That’s the homie for sure. We’re locked in,” said Carter, in response to Chandler Parsons’ question. “That’s the homie. Y’all going to find out when y’all need to find out. We’ll just leave it at that. That’s my girl, though. We locked in for sure.”
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Angel Reese + Wendell Carter Jr. = homies (at the very least) 🤝😂💞
ICYMI: Angel also posted herself attending an Orlando Magic game on Instagram today 👀 pic.twitter.com/cApQRqeBjP
— Run It Back (@RunItBackFDTV) November 19, 2025
Reese has built herself into one of basketball’s brightest young talents. She’s leading the Sky, grabbed more rebounds than anyone in the WNBA for two consecutive seasons, and even landed a modeling gig with Victoria’s Secret last year.
Sep 3, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) walks on the court during the second half of a WNBA game against the Connecticut Sun at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
During a podcast appearance in 2024, she mentioned wanting someone tall — preferably 6’7″ or 6’8″ — who plays professional basketball. That comment alone got people talking, and many believe Carter Jr. fits the description perfectly.
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The chatter intensified in May 2025 when Carter showed up to celebrate Reese’s 23rd birthday. Whatever’s brewing between them, they’re keeping everyone guessing for now.
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