Angel Reese proved to be everything the Atlanta Dream needed and more in her first season with the franchise. Now, she has the hardware to prove it.
Reese won the WNBA’s Defensive Player of the Year award Thursday, the league announced.
Atlanta Dream’s Angel Reese Wins 2026 Kia WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award pic.twitter.com/NprxRC1IMt
— WNBA Communications (@WNBAComms) October 1, 2026
It’s the first time in her career Reese, known for her rebounding prowess, has won the award.
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