The organization named Reese to the 2025 Gala Host Committee in February alongside a slate of Black leaders in the arts, fashion, sports, music and film industries. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is an honorary chair of the committee, which is led by Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams and Anna Wintour.

The Sky also got strong contributions from Kia Nurse, who added 11 points, and Hailey Van Lith, who recorded seven points, five assists, and three rebounds. However, one of the tough realities of preseason basketball—especially with a roster of 18 players—is making cuts.