The decision to investigate the alleged encounter was applauded publicly by Reese, Sky head coach Tyler Marsh and Fever star guard Caitlin Clark. Reese has been the target of attacks online from fans, especially following the 2023 NCAA women's basketball national championship game between LSU and Iowa.

On May 27, 2025, the WNBA shared its findings from the investigation into alleged racist comments directed at Angel Reese.

The WNBA has released its results after investigating if Angel Reese received racist comments during a game vs. the Fever, Caitlin Clark.