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Angel Reese sets WNBA single-season record for total double-doubles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 10:10 AM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Angel Reese sets WNBA single-season record for total double-doubles
Summary

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese recorded her 29th double-double of the 2026 season during an 89-81 victory over the Minnesota Lynx on August 30 at Gateway Center Arena. With 15 points and 11 rebounds in the win, Reese surpassed the previous single-season league record of 28 held by Alyssa Thomas. The victory pulls the Atlanta Dream into a tie with the Indiana Fever for fourth place in the current WNBA standings. Reese now leads the league in total rebounds, offensive rebounds, and double-doubles. The forward is scheduled to join the USA Women’s basketball team for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup following this stretch of regular-season play.

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  • •Angel Reese secured her 29th double-double of the season on August 30.
  • •The performance helped the Atlanta Dream defeat the Minnesota Lynx 89-81.
  • •Reese holds the WNBA lead in total and offensive rebounds this season.
  • •The Atlanta Dream are currently tied with the Indiana Fever for fourth in the standings.
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  • 10:10 AMYahoo Sports — Angel Reese Silences Haters With 3 Words After Making WNBA History
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Angel Reese’s WNBA double-double record was a statement to everyone who wrote her off.

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