Angel Reese earns WNBA Eastern Player of the Week honor for historic performance

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Angel Reese earns WNBA Eastern Player of the Week honor for historic performance
Summary

Angel Reese, playing for the Atlanta Dream, has achieved a remarkable milestone by being named the WNBA Eastern Player of the Week. In her last three games, she averaged 24 points, 11.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 3.7 steals, all while shooting 67.4% from the field. Her standout performance included a career-high 31 points in a match against the Phoenix Mercury and a record-setting 26 rebounds against the Los Angeles Sparks. As the playoffs approach, the Dream currently holds a four-game winning streak and sits fourth in the WNBA standings, with six regular-season games remaining.

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  • Angel Reese records a double-double in all three recent games.
  • She sets WNBA records for rebounds in a game and a season.
  • The Atlanta Dream is on a four-game winning streak.
  • Reese averages 16.1 points and leads the league with 12.4 rebounds per game.
  • The Dream is fourth in the WNBA standings with six regular-season games left.
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  • 1:28 PMYahoo SportsFormer LSU basketball star Angel Reese recognized for historic week
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Former LSU women's basketball star Angel Reese made WNBA history and earned a weekly honor as the playoffs approach.

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