Tina Thompson advocates for Angel Reese as MVP candidate in WNBA
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 12:40 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 12:40 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA legend Tina Thompson puts Angel Reese forward for MVP
"The MVP race is hotting up, with at least five contenders all fighting it out for the ultimate WNBA prize. Napheesa Collier and Olivia Miles are making massive MVP cases by doing it all for top-seeded Minnesota, scoring effortlessly while locking down the paint and running the floor.
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