Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese among stars on WNBA awards watch
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 1:10 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
On September 19, 2026, several WNBA players are set to strengthen their awards candidacies. In a day featuring three games, Paige Bueckers aims for an All-WNBA First Team spot, showcasing her scoring and assists. Angel Reese is in contention for Defensive Player of the Year, fresh off a double-double performance. Other noteworthy candidates include Jessica Shepard, Allisha Gray, and Rhyne Howard, each contributing significantly to their teams. The day's games provide a platform for these players to conclude their seasons on a high note ahead of award decisions.
- •WNBA games on September 19 impact awards races.
- •Paige Bueckers scores 20.4 PPG, aiming for All-WNBA selection.
- •Angel Reese posts a double-double, contending for Defensive Player of the Year.
- •Allisha Gray breaks franchise scoring record for Dream this season.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Paige Bueckers leads Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson in key metric this season
- 1:10 AMYahoo Sports — “Shown That She Is An MVP Candidate”: Paige Bueckers Earns High Praise From Wings Coach In MVP, First-Team All-WNBA Push
- 12:25 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA gameday discussion: Can Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese and other stars strengthen their awards candidacies?
"This season’s WNBA MVP race is getting intense, as A’Ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, and Angel Reese, to name a few, are putting up solid numbers, but Paige Bueckers’ name has been thrown into the conversation by coach Jose Fernandez. After spending the last two seasons flirting with the bottom of the league standings, the Dallas [...]
"Paige Bueckers is quietly having an impressive 2026 WNBA season with the Dallas Wings. The likes of Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson may be dominating the headlines due to their form this season, but Paige is having a solid campaign as well.
"Players on the Wings, Dream and Valkyries have the opportunity to add to their WNBA awards resumes.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 22, 2026, 9:00 AMPaige Bueckers leads Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson in key metric this season
Paige Bueckers is quietly having an impressive 2026 WNBA season with the Dallas Wings. The likes of Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson may be dominating the headlines due to their form this season, but Paige is having a solid campaign as well.
- Yahoo SportsSep 22, 2026, 1:10 AM“Shown That She Is An MVP Candidate”: Paige Bueckers Earns High Praise From Wings Coach In MVP, First-Team All-WNBA Push
This season’s WNBA MVP race is getting intense, as A’Ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, and Angel Reese, to name a few, are putting up solid numbers, but Paige Bueckers’ name has been thrown into the conversation by coach Jose Fernandez. After spending the last two seasons flirting with the bottom of the league standings, the Dallas [...]
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 12:25 PMWNBA gameday discussion: Can Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese and other stars strengthen their awards candidacies?
Players on the Wings, Dream and Valkyries have the opportunity to add to their WNBA awards resumes.
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