Tag: Angel Reese

Atlanta Dream Defeat New York Liberty 92–82 in Game 1 of WNBA Semifinals

Brandon King

The Atlanta Dream came out swinging in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals, overcoming a halftime deficit and an injury to Allisha Gray to defeat the New York Liberty 92–82 on Sunday at State Farm Arena. Atlanta now leads the best-of-five semifinal series 1–0. The Liberty led 40–37 at halftime, but the Dream completely flipped the game in the third quarter. Atlanta exploded for 32 points while holding New York to just 15, turning a three-point deficit into a 69–55 advantage entering the fourth. The Dream’s defense was the difference.…

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ANGEL REESE WINS 2026 WNBA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Brandon King

Angel Reese is officially the 2026 Kia WNBA Defensive Player of the Year. The Atlanta Dream forward has made franchise history, becoming the first player in Atlanta Dream history to win the WNBA’s Defensive Player of the Year award. Reese received 46 votes from the national panel of 74 sportswriters and broadcasters. REESE’S HISTORIC 2026 SEASON Reese was one of the league’s most disruptive defenders while putting together a historic rebounding season. She finished the regular season averaging: Reese also led the WNBA in defensive win shares with 3.39, while…

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BREAKING: ANGEL REESE WINS AP DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Brandon King

Angel Reese has officially been named the 2026 Associated Press Defensive Player of the Year. The Atlanta Dream forward put together one of the most dominant defensive seasons of her young WNBA career, earning the AP honor after making her presence felt on the glass and across the defensive end. Reese finished the regular season first in the WNBA in rebounding at 12.1 RPG and third in steals at 1.8 SPG. She also finished first in defensive win shares and fourth in defensive rating. The AP honor adds another major…

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WNBA Playoffs Open Sunday With Quadruple-Header Featuring Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers

Brandon King

The wait is over. The 2026 WNBA Playoffs officially begin Sunday, Sept. 27, with a blockbuster quadruple-header kicking off the league’s championship chase. Eight teams will take the floor across four first-round Game 1 matchups, putting some of the biggest names in women’s basketball on the postseason stage. From Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever facing A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces to Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream opening against the Washington Mystics, Sunday delivers a full day of playoff basketball. Sunday’s WNBA Playoff Schedule All times Central…

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Angel Reese, A’ja Wilson Earn WNBA Week 15 Player of the Week Honors

Brandon King

The WNBA has announced its Week 15 Players of the Week, with Angel Reese taking home the Eastern Conference honor and A’ja Wilson earning the award in the Western Conference. Reese continued her standout 2026 season with the Atlanta Dream, averaging 19.3 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game during the award period. Wilson was equally dominant for the Las Vegas Aces, averaging 27.8 points, 8.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. The recognition adds another chapter to two of the WNBA’s biggest individual storylines during the 2026 season.…

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Angel Reese’s New Reebok Sneakers Look Like a Bag of REESE’S PIECES

Brandon King

Angel Reese is bringing the candy aisle to the basketball court. The Chicago Sky star’s latest Reebok collaboration with REESE’S PIECES takes inspiration from the upcoming REESE’S PIECES Chocolate Cookie flavor—and the color scheme makes that connection almost impossible to miss. The sneaker combines chocolate brown, peanut butter orange and yellow, creating a look that could easily be mistaken for a giant piece of REESE’S PIECES candy. And honestly, that’s exactly what makes this collaboration stand out. WHAT WE KNOW Detail Information Collaboration Angel Reese x REESE’S PIECES x Reebok…

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Caitlin Clark Shuts Down Angel Reese Beef Narrative: “We’ve Always Been Friends”

Brandon King

Caitlin Clark isn’t interested in letting anyone rewrite the story of her relationship with Angel Reese. The Indiana Fever star was asked whether she and Reese are friends now, a question that immediately prompted Clark to challenge the premise behind it. “We’ve always been friends. Don’t try to do that,” Clark responded. And apparently, she wasn’t quite finished. After initially walking away from the reporter, Clark reportedly turned back and added: “What the hell is wrong with you?” The exchange quickly became another memorable moment involving two of the biggest…

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Angel Reese Goes Back-to-Back as WNBA Player of the Week After Another Dominant Rebounding Stretch

Brandon King

Angel Reese is on a roll. The Atlanta Dream star has been named the WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week for Week 14, earning the honor for the second consecutive week as she continues to dominate the boards during her first season in Atlanta. Reese averaged an eye-popping 14.0 points, 17.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game during the award period. She began the week with a 16-point, 16 rebound effort in a 101-83 loss to Portland on August 28 and then chasing that with 15 points and 11…

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WNBA Rescinds Angel Reese’s Eighth Technical Foul, Avoiding Automatic Suspension

Brandon King

Angel Reese will not serve a one-game suspension after the WNBA rescinded the technical foul she received Friday night against the Portland Fire. The Atlanta Dream star appeared to be facing an automatic one-game suspension after being assessed her eighth technical foul of the 2026 regular season. However, the league reviewed the play and rescinded the technical, allowing Reese to remain eligible for Atlanta’s matchup against the Minnesota Lynx. The Associated Press reported that the decision came only a few hours after Friday night’s game. The incident occurred during the…

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Angel Reese Makes WNBA History With Record 29th Double-Double

Brandon King

Angel Reese is officially in the WNBA record books—again. The Atlanta Dream star recorded her 29th double-double of the 2026 season on Sunday, setting a new WNBA record for the most double-doubles in a single season. Reese reached the historic mark during Atlanta’s 89-81 victory over the league-leading Minnesota Lynx, finishing with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Her 10th rebound came with 5:40 remaining in the fourth quarter, giving her the double-double and moving her past the previous record of 28 set by Alyssa Thomas in 2023. (Los Angeles Times⁠)…

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