WNBA lifts suspension of Angel Reese after critical review
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 2:38 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The WNBA has reversed its decision to suspend Angel Reese following a technical foul assessed during the Atlanta Dream's 101-83 loss to the Portland Fire on August 28. The initial ruling came after Reese received her eighth technical foul in the fourth quarter. Following a league review, the foul was rescinded, bringing her total back to seven. Reese's performance included 16 points and 16 rebounds. The Dream will face the Minnesota Lynx next, needing continued strong contributions from Reese as they aim to improve their playoff positioning.
- •Reese was assessed her eighth technical foul in the fourth quarter against Portland.
- •The Dream lost to the Fire, ending their three-game winning streak.
- •Reese returns to seven technical fouls; an eighth triggers another suspension.
- •Atlanta is currently 25-14, behind Indiana in the standings.
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Touched By An Angel: Reese Not Suspended After WNBA Rescinds Technical Foul
- 2:38 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA reverses Angel Reese suspension decision after Dream loss
"Angel Reese is likely thanking her lucky stars right about now, considering the WNBA rescinded the technical foul she received The Touched By An Angel: Reese Not Suspended After WNBA Rescinds Technical Foul first appeared on The Blast
"Angel Reese appeared headed for a one-game suspension before the WNBA reviewed and rescinded her costly technical foul.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 10:30 PMTouched By An Angel: Reese Not Suspended After WNBA Rescinds Technical Foul
Angel Reese is likely thanking her lucky stars right about now, considering the WNBA rescinded the technical foul she received The Touched By An Angel: Reese Not Suspended After WNBA Rescinds Technical Foul first appeared on The Blast
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 2:38 PMWNBA reverses Angel Reese suspension decision after Dream loss
Angel Reese appeared headed for a one-game suspension before the WNBA reviewed and rescinded her costly technical foul.
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