Angel Reese reaches WNBA Finals ahead of Caitlin Clark
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
Angel Reese of the Dream has advanced to the WNBA Finals, a milestone reached before her peer Caitlin Clark of the Fever. Despite being drafted in the same class and sharing a heated rivalry, Reese's journey has seen significant highs and challenges. While Clark had a successful rookie year with standout performances, injuries plagued her second season. Reese's path has included individual accolades but also team struggles, culminating in her recent trade to Atlanta, which has set the stage for her championship pursuit.
- •Reese and Clark are rivals from the same draft class.
- •Reese reached the WNBA Finals with the Dream.
- •Clark's Fever team struggled with injuries in the last season.
- •Reese was traded from the Sky to the Dream in 2026.
- •Both players have individual accolades despite team challenges.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Angel Reese vs. Caitlin Clark: How Dream star reached first championship appearance before Fever sensation
"As members of the same draft class and longtime star rivals, Reese has now reached the WNBA's biggest stage before Clark.
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