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Angel Reese And Paige Bueckers Share Playful Tension Behind The Scenes With Team USA
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Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers continue to display their love-hate relationship on the court while representing Team USA, as shown in a newly shared clip where the dynamic duo took on a playful quiz.
In a video shared by FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup on X, Reese and Bueckers were asked who was most likely to talk trash, and both of them immediately picked the Bayou Barbie.
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While Reese admitted she's a bit of a trash talker herself, she added, "Paige talks trash, though."
Bueckers immediately responded by saying she trash-talks only for "self-defense," then brought up one of their matchups where both of them were giving each other a hard time.
"Like that one time you tried to post me up, and I stood my ground," Bueckers said . "I said, 'I'm right here.'"
Reese responded, "What did the ref say? The ref said foul."
Bueckers was too quick with the comeback and replied, "Cause you got a special whistle."
Despite the banter between them, Reese and Bueckers remain good friends, and with the chance to deliver the fifth straight World Cup title for the United States, they'll definitely be having fun on the court while making the country proud.
"We're looking to come here to win": Angel Reese sets her eyes on her maiden World Cup gold medal
Playfulness aside, Angel Reese is coming into her maiden World Cup appearance with Team USA's senior squad with one goal in mind: to win the entire tournament.
Jun 27, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) controls the ball while defended by Seattle Storm center Stefanie Dolson (31) in the second quarter at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Richard Dizon-Imagn Images
As part of Team USA's new generation, Reese is expected to lead the charge alongside Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark. During her interview with FIBA, Reese expressed her excitement and believes they could achieve the Stars and Stripes' fifth straight win in the FIBA Women's World Cup.
"I'm looking forward to it," Reese said. "We have a great group, and we're looking to come here to win."
They open their campaign against China on Friday, then they'll face Italy on Sunday, before they cap off the group stage against Czechia on Monday.
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Jul 9, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) grabs a rebound against Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) during the second half of a WNBA game at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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