Angel Reese receives eighth technical foul, faces one-game suspension
9 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 1:33 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream received her eighth technical foul during a game against the Portland Fire on August 28, 2026. This foul, assessed with 8:45 remaining in the fourth quarter, triggers an automatic one-game suspension unless the league rescinds the call. Under WNBA rules, players face additional fines and suspensions for subsequent technical fouls. Reese previously faced a similar situation in the 2025 season, leading to a suspension. She is scheduled to miss the team's next game against the Minnesota Lynx on August 30, 2026, if the technical is upheld.
- •Reese picked up her eighth technical foul on August 28, 2026.
- •The foul occurred late in the fourth quarter of the game.
- •A one-game suspension is automatic under WNBA rules for this infraction.
- •Reese faces a potential suspension for the August 30 game against the Lynx.
- •She previously served a suspension for exceeding technical fouls in 2025.
- 1:33 PMYahoo Sports — Angel Reese avoids suspension after controversial technical foul is rescinded
- 5:58 AMYahoo Sports — WNBA Rescinds Angel Reese Technical, Keeping Dream Star Clear of Suspension
- 5:41 AMYahoo Sports — Angel Reese will not miss Minnesota Lynx clash after WNBA rescinds technical decision
- 5:27 AMESPN WNBA — WNBA rescinds Reese's 8th tech; no suspension
- 4:49 AMESPN WNBA — Dream's Reese facing suspension after 8th tech
- 3:01 AMYahoo Sports — Angel Reese faces 1-game suspension after picking up 8th technical foul
- 2:56 AMYahoo Sports — Dream's Reese assessed 8th technical this season, triggering 1-game suspension unless rescinded
- 2:26 AMCBS Sports — Dream forward Angel Reese receives eighth technical foul, faces one-game suspension vs. Lynx
"The Atlanta Dream might have to face the first-place Minnesota Lynx without one of their stars. Angel Reese picked up her eighth technical foul of the season Friday night in Atlanta’s 101-83 loss to the Portland Fire. If the call holds, Reese will receive a mandatory one-game suspension for the Dream’s home matchup against the Lynx on Sunday afternoon. With 8:45 remaining in the fourth quarter, Reese got tangled up with Portland guard Carla Leite on a boxout. The officials quickly whistled Reese
"Atlanta Dream star forward Angel Reese could be suspended for Sunday's home game against the Minnesota on Sunday after being assessed her eighth technical foul of the season during a loss to Portland on Friday night. Reese was tangled up in the paint with the Fire's Carla Leite as Dream guard Rhyne Howard made a 3-pointer from the right corner during the fourth quarter. Leite was facing the basket and trying to box out Reese, who was directly behind her.
"Angel Reese can breathe a sigh of relief after her eighth technical foul of the season got rescinded by the WNBA ahead of the Atlanta Dream’s game against the Minnesota Lynx. Angel Reese is in fine form at the moment, although she was not able to help the Atlanta Dream beat the Portland Fire on Friday night.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 1:33 PMAngel Reese avoids suspension after controversial technical foul is rescinded
The reversal comes days after the Atlanta forward broke the WNBA's single-season rebounding record, keeping her available for Sunday's game against Minnesota.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 5:58 AMWNBA Rescinds Angel Reese Technical, Keeping Dream Star Clear of Suspension
The WNBA rescinded Angel Reese’s technical foul from Atlanta’s loss to Portland, keeping her at seven technicals and available to face Minnesota.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 5:41 AMAngel Reese will not miss Minnesota Lynx clash after WNBA rescinds technical decision
Angel Reese can breathe a sigh of relief after her eighth technical foul of the season got rescinded by the WNBA ahead of the Atlanta Dream’s game against the Minnesota Lynx. Angel Reese is in fine form at the moment, although she was not able to help the Atlanta Dream beat the Portland Fire on Friday night.
- ESPN WNBAAug 29, 2026, 5:27 AMWNBA rescinds Reese's 8th tech; no suspension
The WNBA rescinded the technical foul that Dream forward Angel Reese picked up Friday against Portland, meaning she remains at seven on the season and will not be suspended for Sunday's game against Minnesota.
- ESPN WNBAAug 29, 2026, 4:49 AMDream's Reese facing suspension after 8th tech
Dream forward Angel Reese picked up her eighth technical foul Friday against Portland, meaning she will be suspended for Sunday's game against Minnesota unless the league rescinds the tech on review.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 3:01 AMAngel Reese faces 1-game suspension after picking up 8th technical foul
The Atlanta Dream might have to face the first-place Minnesota Lynx without one of their stars. Angel Reese picked up her eighth technical foul of the season Friday night in Atlanta’s 101-83 loss to the Portland Fire. If the call holds, Reese will receive a mandatory one-game suspension for the Dream’s home matchup against the Lynx on Sunday afternoon. With 8:45 remaining in the fourth quarter, Reese got tangled up with Portland guard Carla Leite on a boxout. The officials quickly whistled Reese
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 2:56 AMDream's Reese assessed 8th technical this season, triggering 1-game suspension unless rescinded
Atlanta Dream star forward Angel Reese could be suspended for Sunday's home game against the Minnesota on Sunday after being assessed her eighth technical foul of the season during a loss to Portland on Friday night. Reese was tangled up in the paint with the Fire's Carla Leite as Dream guard Rhyne Howard made a 3-pointer from the right corner during the fourth quarter. Leite was facing the basket and trying to box out Reese, who was directly behind her.
- CBS SportsAug 29, 2026, 2:26 AMDream forward Angel Reese receives eighth technical foul, faces one-game suspension vs. Lynx
The suspension would be a huge blow for the Dream, who are fighting for a top-four playoff seed
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 1:17 AMAngel Reese picks up 8th technical foul, set for 1-game suspension pending review
Angel Reese picked up her eighth technical foul of the season, triggering an automatic one-game suspension unless the technical is rescinded.
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