Angel Reese named WNBA Defensive Player of the Year for 2026 season

Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream has been awarded the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year title, becoming the first player in franchise history to earn this honor. Reese, who joined the Dream this season after playing for the Chicago Sky, led the league in rebounds per game and set several WNBA single-season records, including total rebounds and double-doubles. She received 46 of the 74 votes from a national panel, with Gabby Williams and A'ja Wilson trailing in the voting. This accolade comes as the Dream compete in the playoffs, where they currently lead the Washington Mystics 1-0 in their first-round matchup.

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