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Angel Reese’s Clutch Performance Cements Atlanta Dream’s Trade as a WNBA Landmark
sports2 days ago

Angel Reese’s Clutch Performance Cements Atlanta Dream’s Trade as a WNBA Landmark

Angel Reese delivered a dominant performance in a 101-98 overtime victory over the New York Liberty, securing a 2-0 series lead for the Atlanta Dream. Her 23 points, 7 rebounds, and clutch free throws highlighted a season where her trade from Chicago to Atlanta has been redefined as a generational move. Reese, the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year, overcame the absence of star scorer Allisha Gray to lead her team to the brink of the WNBA Finals.

via SB Nation|
#angel-reese#atlanta-dream#defensive-player-of-the-year
Atlanta Dream Force Turnovers to Defeat Liberty 92-82 in Semifinals
sports4 days ago

Atlanta Dream Force Turnovers to Defeat Liberty 92-82 in Semifinals

The Atlanta Dream defeated the New York Liberty 92-82 in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals, leveraging a transition-heavy style and superior defense to force 19 turnovers. Despite playing without star guard Allisha Gray for most of the game due to a hand injury, Atlanta’s aggressive defense, led by Angel Reese and Jordin Canada, neutralized New York’s size advantage. The victory gives Atlanta a 1-0 series lead and keeps them alive in their pursuit of a Finals appearance, while the Liberty must address their ball-handling issues in Game 2.

via Defector|
#angel-reese#atlanta-dream#new-york-liberty
Angel Reese Claims First WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award for Atlanta Dream
sports9 days ago

Angel Reese Claims First WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award for Atlanta Dream

Angel Reese has been named the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the first Atlanta Dream player and first Eastern Conference winner since 2013 to receive the honor. She secured 46 of 74 votes, defeating Gabby Williams and A'ja Wilson. The award follows a season where Reese set career highs in scoring and steals while leading the league in defensive win shares and setting new single-season records for total rebounds and double-doubles.

via Bleacher Report|
#2026-season#angel-reese#atlanta-dream
2026 WNBA Awards: Wilson, Miles, and Clark Lead Divergent All-League Selections
sports16 days ago

2026 WNBA Awards: Wilson, Miles, and Clark Lead Divergent All-League Selections

A'ja Wilson and Olivia Miles are the consensus winners for MVP and Rookie of the Year, respectively. Angel Reese is the clear choice for Defensive Player of the Year. However, significant disagreement exists regarding the All-WNBA First Team, particularly concerning the inclusion of Caitlin Clark versus Kelsey Mitchell and the placement of Paige Bueckers.

via sbnation.com|
#aja-wilson#angel-reese#caitlin-clark
A'ja Wilson Secures Fifth MVP as 2026 WNBA Awards Finalize
sports17 days ago

A'ja Wilson Secures Fifth MVP as 2026 WNBA Awards Finalize

A'ja Wilson is the overwhelming favorite for the 2026 WNBA MVP, with most analysts agreeing she will win her fifth award. Olivia Miles is the clear choice for Rookie of the Year, while Angel Reese leads the Defensive Player of the Year race. Janelle Salaün is the consensus pick for Sixth Player of the Year, and Natalie Nakase is favored for Coach of the Year.

via highposthoops.com|
#aja-wilson#angel-reese#janelle-salaun
Reese Becomes First WNBA Player to Reach 500 Rebounds in a Season
sports20 days ago

Reese Becomes First WNBA Player to Reach 500 Rebounds in a Season

Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream became the first player in WNBA history to reach 500 rebounds in a single season, doing so in the first half of a win over the Chicago Sky. She already owns the league’s single-season rebounding record and is averaging 16.5 points and 12.4 rebounds per game over 40 appearances as Atlanta pushes toward the playoffs.

via Bleacher Report|
#angel-reese#atlanta-dream#rebounding
Wilson Chases Fifth MVP as WNBA Awards Predictions Take Shape
sports24 days ago

Wilson Chases Fifth MVP as WNBA Awards Predictions Take Shape

As the WNBA season winds down ahead of the Sept. 27 playoffs, USA TODAY previews the awards race: A’ja Wilson is the heavy MVP favorite for a fifth time, despite a back issue; Angel Reese is projected to win Defensive Player of the Year after a near-double-double season and a slew of rebounding records; Olivia Miles is pegged Rookie of the Year after a standout debut year; Jessica Shepard is poised to take Most Improved Player after a breakout season with Dallas; Janelle Salaün is expected to be Sixth Player of the Year; Cheryl Reeve is the likely Coach of the Year for guiding Minnesota; and the All-WNBA picks include Wilson, Stewart, Mitchell, Caitlin Clark, and Miles, with eight teams locked into the playoffs: Minnesota, Golden State, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Indiana, New York, Washington and Dallas.

via USA Today|
#aja-wilson#angel-reese#mvp
Angel Reese’s Defensive Masterclass Makes the DPOY Case
wnba24 days ago

Angel Reese’s Defensive Masterclass Makes the DPOY Case

Noa Dalzell argues that Angel Reese should win the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, citing eye-test impact and standout defensive metrics (best defensive rating differential at -15.1, top opponent-efficiency differentials, league-leading opponent turnover differential at +3.2%, fourth-highest defensive Win Shares with 2.88, and 12.4 rebounds per game) that correlate Reese’s presence with a marked drop in opponents’ efficiency. The piece also notes the Dream’s defense ranks among the league’s best and discusses other DPOY contenders like Gabby Williams, Kiah Stokes, and A’ja Wilson, while stressing team defense as a factor in the award.”,

via SB Nation|
#angel-reese#atlanta-dream#defense-analytics
Stewart, Young Lead USA Past France for Fifth Consecutive World Cup Gold
sports26 days ago

Stewart, Young Lead USA Past France for Fifth Consecutive World Cup Gold

Breanna Stewart poured in 22 points and 10 rebounds to lift Team USA to a 97-79 comeback win over France in the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup final, earning MVP and tying the USA record with four World Cup gold medals. Jackie Young added 18 points as the Americans erased a 14-point first-half deficit to claim a fifth straight World Cup title, with Gray (12) and Copper (15) providing key support. France, led by Gabby Williams (20) and Dominique Malonga, fought hard but faded; Marine Johannes showed frustration and was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct in the third quarter. The victory reinforces USA's dominance on the world stage as the season nears its WNBA return and the Olympic cycle continues, with memes around Angel Reese adding a cultural moment to the win.

via USA Today|
#angel-reese#breanna-stewart#fiba-womens-world-cup