Angel Reese didn’t bother downplaying the spark between her and Wendell Carter Jr. this week. Before the Orlando Magic faced the Miami Heat in their NBA Cup quarterfinal at the Kia Center, the Chi-Town Barbie shared a fresh set of photos showing off her game-day look — and the timing felt intentional.
Reese has been a regular presence courtside for Magic games this season, and she was back again Tuesday to support Carter Jr. This time, she rolled in wearing oversized balloon denim, brown fur-trimmed heels, and an Orlando Magic jersey layered over a white shirt with a black tie — a fit that turned plenty of heads on its own.
It also marked her second straight Magic outing, as she was spotted with Paige Bueckers at Madison Square Garden over the weekend when Orlando played the Knicks.
The two have never officially declared they’re a couple, but the hints have come nonstop. Reese showing up at Carter Jr.’s games, Carter wearing a shirt with her face during All-Star Weekend, and his appearance at her birthday party — the signs have been loud enough that fans barely need confirmation at this point.
Holiday feels different for Angel Reese and Wendell Carter Jr.
With the holidays creeping in, Reese is clearly in a different kind of festive mood — and she isn’t shy about it anymore.
On Tuesday, the Chicago Sky forward posted a photo of her Christmas setup at home. The tree included ornaments with her No. 5 and Carter Jr.’s No. 34, a quiet but unmistakable message to fans that she won’t be spending this Christmas solo — and that the Magic big man is very much in the picture.
Reese has said more than once that she prefers to keep her personal life private. But with Carter Jr., that wall seems to be coming down. From the courtside appearances to the subtle holiday nods, she’s sharing more than she ever has, and fans are already treating the pair like one of basketball’s newest power couples.
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