Tag: Atlanta Dream

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

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)…

Read More

DeWanna Bonner Signs With Atlanta Dream

Brandon King

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Dream have added one of the most accomplished veterans in WNBA history. Two-time WNBA champion, six-time WNBA All-Star and three-time WNBA Sixth Player of the Year DeWanna Bonner has signed with the Atlanta Dream, the WNBA announced. Bonner enters Atlanta with an impressive résumé that includes two WNBA championships and a place among the league’s all-time scoring leaders. She currently ranks third all-time in WNBA scoring, giving the Dream another proven offensive weapon with extensive postseason experience. The veteran forward has spent her career establishing herself…

Read More

Angel Reese Makes WNBA History With Record 26-Rebound Performance

Brandon King

Angel Reese has officially etched her name into the WNBA record books. The Atlanta Dream star grabbed 26 rebounds in Tuesday night’s 78-71 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks, setting a new WNBA record for most rebounds in a single game. Reese surpassed the previous record of 24 rebounds, set by Chamique Holdsclaw in 2003. The historic performance was another statement game for Reese, who finished with 11 points and 26 rebounds for her 27th double-double of the season. But Reese’s historic night didn’t stop with the single-game record. With…

Read More

Angel Reese Drops Career-High 31 Points as Atlanta Dream Clinch WNBA Playoff Berth

Brandon King

PHOENIX — Angel Reese delivered the biggest scoring performance of her WNBA career Saturday night, and it came at the perfect time. Reese poured in a career-high 31 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as the Atlanta Dream defeated the Phoenix Mercury 99-89, officially punching their ticket to the 2026 WNBA Playoffs. The performance surpassed Reese’s previous career high of 27 points, which she recorded as a rookie with the Chicago Sky in 2024. She finished Saturday’s game 14-of-21 from the field, adding four steals. (Inquirer Sports⁠) Reese was especially dominant…

Read More

WNBA Says Fans Should Have Been Allowed to Wear Shirts About Transgender Athlete Debate

Brandon King

The WNBA acknowledged Monday that security personnel acted improperly after asking at least three fans to cover shirts displaying messages about transgender women participating in women’s sports during Sunday’s game between the Indiana Fever and the Atlanta Dream in Atlanta.  In a statement released Monday, the league said the fans should have been permitted to wear the shirts. “The WNBA is aware of interactions at Sunday’s game in Atlanta in which fans were asked by league security to cover their shirts. This should not have happened.” According to multiple reports,…

Read More

Caitlin Clark Leads Indiana Fever Past Atlanta Dream in Overtime Thriller

Brandon King

POSTGAME NOTESBOX SCORE The Indiana Fever (23-12) held off the Atlanta Dream for a thrilling 95-91 overtime victory at State Farm Arena on Sunday night, earning a critical road win as the team continues its push toward securing a postseason berth. Led by 26 points from Caitlin Clark, the Fever also received 20 points apiece from Kelsey Mitchell and Makayla Timpson, while Aliyah Boston added 18 points. The victory gives Indiana its second win over Atlanta this season and evens the regular-season series between the two teams at 2-2. With…

Read More