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Tina Thompson advocates for Angel Reese as MVP candidate in WNBA

6 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 12:23 PM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Tina Thompson advocates for Angel Reese as MVP candidate in WNBA
Summary

Tina Thompson has put forward Angel Reese as a contender for the WNBA MVP award, citing her defensive contributions and rebounding prowess. Currently, the MVP race includes several candidates, such as Napheesa Collier and A'ja Wilson, who are making strong cases with their scoring and overall impact for their teams. Angel Reese is also credited with helping to revive the Atlanta team, pushing them into playoff contention. Despite her solid scoring average of 16.1 points per game, concerns about her finishing ability may hinder her MVP momentum. As the season progresses, the discussion around the MVP candidates intensifies.

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Status Watch
  • •Tina Thompson endorses Angel Reese for WNBA MVP recognition.
  • •Napheesa Collier, A'ja Wilson also strong contenders this season.
  • •Reese averages 16.1 points per game but struggles with finishing.
  • •Atlanta team currently ranks among the top in the league.
  • •Several players are making significant impacts on both ends of the floor.
Latest Updates
  • 8:51 AMYahoo Sports — ‘FIBA into W awards’ – WNBA fans go off on journalist’s wrong reason for voting Angel Reese as DPOY
  • 12:23 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA analyst breaks down Angel Reese’s compelling case to win DPOY award
  • 1:52 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA Analyst Believes Angel Reese Won’t Finish Top 3 in DPOY Race Due to One Major Reason
  • 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Dream head coach claims Angel Reese ‘deserves’ WNBA award over A’ja Wilson
  • 11:08 AMYahoo Sports — Angel Reese Goes Silent On Atlanta Dream’s WNBA Appeal As National Reporter Delivers Verdict
  • 12:22 AMYahoo Sports — Dream news: WNBA legend sounds off on Angel Reese’s MVP candidacy
  • 12:40 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA legend Tina Thompson puts Angel Reese forward for MVP
What they're saying
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Coming into the final stretch of the 2026 WNBA season, the Atlanta Dream are a team primed for a potential playoff run. A big reason for the Dream’s strong season has been the play of star forward Angel Reese , who could potentially see her name squeezed into the league’s MVP race. In fact, former WNBA star Tina Thompson believes she’s already […] The post Dream news: WNBA legend sounds off on Angel Reese’s MVP candidacy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Angel Reese is officially making a massive push for some major defensive hardware. The Atlanta squad just launched a huge public campaign pushing their top players for Defensive Player of the Year. The front office is doing everything possible to make sure voters pay attention to their elite rim protection. It looks like their marketing [...]

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The Atlanta Dream have been pushing hard for Angel Reese to win the Defensive Player of the Year for the 2026 season, and her performances have been more than historic enough to make a strong case for it. However, not everyone is convinced, and one of the latest to speak out is prominent WNBA analyst Trysta Krick.

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