Dave Portnoy Had A Ruthless 3-Word Message For Angel Reese After Her Embarrassing Moment On The Court

Dave Portnoy and Angel Reese (Photo Via Imagn Images)
Dave Portnoy isn’t letting go of his long-running feud with WNBA star Angel Reese anytime soon. The Barstool Sports founder fired another shot this week, using just three words to stir the pot once again: “The beautiful game.”

That message came attached to a video clip of Reese struggling during a game against the New York Liberty. In the sequence, she grabbed four consecutive offensive rebounds after missing each putback attempt.

Portnoy’s repost wasn’t subtle. It was another clear jab in a series of comments that have become routine since Reese came into the discussion.

Feud Continues As WNBA Spotlight Grows

Angel Reese (Grace Smith/IndyStar-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
This latest dig follows Portnoy’s recent video commentary where he openly criticized Reese’s on-court demeanor and suggested fans of Caitlin Clark “should hate” her. “Angel Reese has been nothing but an instigator, agitator and [expletive] basically for the last couple years,” Portnoy said. “The jealousy that Angel Reese has towards her and has consistently shown makes Caitlin fans hate her.”

Portnoy’s disdain for Reese dates back to LSU’s 2023 national championship win over Iowa, when he called her a “classless piece of [expletive]” after her much-discussed celebration in front of Clark. That moment set the tone for what has become one of the most visible personal rivalries in women’s basketball.

Since going pro in 2024, Reese has remained a lightning rod for attention. Her aggressive style of play and outspoken attitude have earned both fans and critics. Last week, a hard foul followed by her reaction toward Clark drew fresh criticism, including another wave of commentary from Portnoy.

Though Reese hasn’t responded to Portnoy’s latest jab, her supporters quickly defended her online. Social media lit up with fans pushing back against what they view as targeted harassment. Still, Portnoy seems unfazed, doubling down on his stance and fueling an already heated narrative.

With the WNBA season gaining steam and both Reese and Clark drawing national headlines, this storyline doesn’t look like it’s fading soon. Portnoy, for his part, seems more than willing to keep it alive- three words at a time.