Angel Reese

Some drama following the first round playoff series.

The WNBA semifinals begin on Sunday.

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 27: Atlanta forward Angel Reese (5) reacts during the WNBA first round playoff game between the Washington Mystics and the Atlanta Dream on September 27th, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The journey continues. The New York Liberty took down the Minnesota Lynx at a raucous Barclays Center on Tuesday night, sweeping the No. 1 seed and advancing to the semifinals. ...

Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese received some presents after winning the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award.

The Atlanta Dream are moving on — and Angel Reese’s first playoff run in Atlanta is already making noise. The Dream completed a 2-0 first-round sweep of the Washington Mystics , winning Game 2 93-75 to advance to the WNBA semifinals for the first time since 2018. Reese delivered 15 points in the closeout victory…

Angel Reese has won the WNBA's Defensive Player of the Year award, making her the first player in Dream franchise history to win the award.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 30: Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream celebrates after a play against the Washington Mystics during the second half of game two of the first round of the WNBA playoffs at CareFirst Arena on September 30, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Imag...

Angel Reese led the league in rebounds per game with the Dream.

Former Seattle Storm player Lexie Brown has been praising Angel Reese for her versatility when speaking about the player’s defensive impact for the Atlanta Dream. The Dream ended the regular WNBA season in fourth and are now into the second round of this year’s playoffs.

Angel Reese makes sure her Atlanta Dream teammate Allisha Gray doesn't get a tech during Game 2 against the Washington Mystics

For the first time since 2018, the Atlanta Dream are heading to the semifinals. Angel Reese & Co.

Angel Reese is the perfect example that confidence can take you a long way. Earlier this season, the Bayou Barbie had shown her belief in her defensive skills following the Dream’s win against the Phoenix Mercury in August.

That didn't last long.

Reese understandably was excited about her first playoff series win.

Angel Reese’s impact on the Atlanta Dream is easy to see. Quantifying it is another story. Morgan Shaw Parker, the Dream’s president, told Sportico how the franchise measures Reese’s value after bringing the star to Atlanta. Her answer came down to two things fans can actually see: tickets and jerseys. “Yes, sales are up from […]

Angel Reese is under fire once again after a controversial post-game gesture left fans questioning her sportsmanship. Angel Reese put up 15 points and 7 rebounds in a solid performance, helping spark Atlanta’s offense whenever the Mystics tried making a run.

Allisha Gray scored 22 points, Jordin Canada had 13 of her 19 points in the fourth quarter, and the Dream advanced to the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs for the first time since 2018, beating the Mystics 93-75 in Game 2.

Atlanta is moving on, and Dream fans are already looking ahead to a much bigger test. After sweeping the Washington Mystics 2-0, the Dream will face the New York Liberty in the semifinals, setting up a highly anticipated matchup between Angel Reese and Breanna Stewart.

Angel Reese picked up her first technical foul of the 2026 WNBA playoffs during the Dream's chippy Game 2 win over the Washington Mystics.

Angel Reese has already packed plenty into the first three years of her WNBA career, but one major accomplishment had been missing from the list. The three-time All-Star finally checked that box this postseason, helping the Atlanta Dream sweep the Washington Mystics to secure her first career playoff series victory.