Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese publicly rejected claims by former NFL quarterback and Fox analyst Robert Griffin III that members of her “inner circle” told him she “hates” Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark. In a post on 10 July, Griffin said the calls came after he defended Reese against a racist image circulating online. Reese replied less than two hours later, calling Griffin’s statement a lie and “nastyyyy work.” The exchange rekindles speculation about tension between the two 2024 WNBA draftees that first surfaced during their collegiate matchups. Griffin originally suggested in May that Reese harbored personal animosity toward Clark, comments that drew criticism from ESPN analyst Ryan Clark and others. Griffin reiterated his position on Thursday, telling Reese to “tighten up your circle” if she disputed the information. Neither Reese nor Clark has addressed the rivalry in recent weeks, and no additional evidence for Griffin’s assertion has emerged. The episode underscores how social-media commentary continues to feed a narrative of personal hostility between two of the league’s highest-profile rookies even as both athletes publicly focus on their on-court performances.