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.

Following an internal investigation, the WNBA announced that it found no evidence to support claims of racist speech or slurs directed at Angel Reese or her Chicago Sky teammates during their matchup against the Indiana Fever.