Angel Reese in good spirits ahead of WNBA playoff debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 7:41 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Angel Reese is reportedly in good spirits as the Atlanta Dream prepare for the WNBA playoffs. Coach Karl Smesko confirmed that Reese, who faced an injury during a recent game against the New York Liberty, is ready to play. She sustained a face injury but was cleared to return to action, though the team opted to rest her for the second half of the playoff-clinching win. Reese is set to make her playoff debut on September 27. She has had a standout season, averaging a double-double and leading the league in several rebounding categories.
- •Angel Reese suffered a face injury against the New York Liberty on September 23.
- •The Atlanta Dream won 83-65 to clinch the No. 4 playoff seed.
- •Reese is averaging 16.6 points and 12.3 rebounds this season.
- •Coach Smesko confirmed Reese is ready for the playoffs starting September 27.
- •Reese set a WNBA single-season record with 32 double-doubles.
- 7:41 PMYahoo Sports — Angel Reese injury update: Dream star in 'good spirits' before WNBA playoffs
"Here's the latest on Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese's face injury ahead of the 2026 WNBA playoffs.
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