Angel Reese becomes fastest player to 1,000 rebounds in WNBA history
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 7:56 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream established a new WNBA record by becoming the fastest player to 1,000 career rebounds during a game against the Indiana Fever on June 20, 2026. She achieved this milestone in just 79 games, surpassing Tina Charles' previous record of 89 games. The achievement came as the Dream secured a 113-96 victory over the Fever, bringing their record to 11-4 this season. Reese continues to excel, averaging 15.1 points and 12.2 rebounds per game, contributing significantly to her team's success as they compete for a championship.
- •Reese reached 1,000 rebounds with a third-quarter offensive board.
- •The Dream moved to 11-4 after the win over the Fever.
- •Reese's scoring average this season is 15.1 points with 12.2 rebounds.
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"Angel Reese has sought a trademark on the term “Mebounds.” Now she has full ownership of a WNBA record for rebounding — zero paperwork required. Nobody in league history has reached 1,000 career boards faster than Reese, who set the new standard with a third-quarter offensive rebound in the Atlanta Dream’s 113-96 win over the Indiana Fever on Saturday. It took the third-year center 79 games to hit the mark, comfortably topping the 89 games Tina Charles needed to amass that total. The record-sett
"Angel Reese became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 1,000 career rebounds in the Atlanta Dream's 113-96 win against the Indiana Fever on Saturday. Reese achieved the feat in 79 career games, 10 games faster than Tina Charles, the previous record holder. “I think people don’t realize rebounding is harder than you think,” Reese said after the game while reflecting on her record.
"Rhyne Howard scored 24 points, Allisha Gray added 22, and the Atlanta Dream earned a 113-96 victory against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Saturday. Angel Reese became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 1,000 career rebounds, reaching the milestone in her 79th game. Reese finished with 18 points and eight rebounds.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 12:00 AMAngel Reese Sets WNBA Rebounding Record, Defeats Caitlin Clark Twice In 2 Days
WNBA fans are witnessing history. Today, Angel Reese secured her 1,000th rebound of her professional career, making her the fastest The Angel Reese Sets WNBA Rebounding Record, Defeats Caitlin Clark Twice In 2 Days first appeared on The Blast
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 11:34 PMFormer LSU Tigers Star Angel Reese Makes WNBA Rebound History
Ex-LSU Tigers star Angel Reese made WNBA history on Saturday, becoming the fastest player to reach 1,000 rebounds.
- ESPNJun 20, 2026, 10:58 PMReese fastest WNBA player to grab 1,000 rebounds
In her first season with Atlanta and third in the league, Angel Reese became the fastest in WNBA history to reach 1,000 career rebounds, reaching the milestone in her 79th game, as the Atlanta Dream earned a 113-96 victory over the Indiana Fever Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 10:36 PMDream's Angel Reese sets WNBA mark for fewest games to 1,000 career rebounds
Angel Reese became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 1,000 career rebounds in the Atlanta Dream's 113-96 win against the Indiana Fever on Saturday. Reese achieved the feat in 79 career games, 10 games faster than Tina Charles, the previous record holder. “I think people don’t realize rebounding is harder than you think,” Reese said after the game while reflecting on her record.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 9:48 PMAngel Reese gets honest about breaking another WNBA record
Atlanta Dream All-Star forward Angel Reese cruised past yet another WNBA milestone against the Indiana Fever on June 20.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 8:44 PMDream top Fever 113-96 as Reese sets WNBA mark for fewest games to 1,000 career rebounds
Rhyne Howard scored 24 points, Allisha Gray added 22, and the Atlanta Dream earned a 113-96 victory against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Saturday. Angel Reese became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 1,000 career rebounds, reaching the milestone in her 79th game. Reese finished with 18 points and eight rebounds.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 7:56 PMAngel Reese reaches historic rebound milestone as Dream star rewrites WNBA record book
Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese added another historic accomplishment to her résumé, becoming the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 1,000 career rebounds.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 7:46 PMAngel Reese becomes fastest WNBA player to 1,000 rebounds as Dream beat Fever
Angel Reese has sought a trademark on the term “Mebounds.” Now she has full ownership of a WNBA record for rebounding — zero paperwork required. Nobody in league history has reached 1,000 career boards faster than Reese, who set the new standard with a third-quarter offensive rebound in the Atlanta Dream’s 113-96 win over the Indiana Fever on Saturday. It took the third-year center 79 games to hit the mark, comfortably topping the 89 games Tina Charles needed to amass that total. The record-sett
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