Angel Reese elevated into the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year in her first season with the Atlanta Dream
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Angel Reese elevated into the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year in her first season with the Atlanta Dream
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...
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Lead articleArticle published:New Merchandise Marks Angel Reese's Rise to 2026 WNBA Defensive Supremacy
Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese is commemorating her Defensive Player of the Year win.
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Angel Reese Haters Aren’t Going To Like This
Angel Reese officially has some serious hardware. The Atlanta Dream star has been named the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year , becoming the first player in franchise history to win the award. Reese received 46 of 74 votes, comfortably finishing ahead of Gabby Williams and A’ja Wilson. And the numbers make it difficult…
Publisher:Angel Reese is brought to tears as her mother presents her with a Defensive Player of the Year award
Reese had just reached another career milestone, but her mother made sure the moment became even more personal.
Publisher:Dream's Angel Reese Wins 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
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Angel Reese elevated into the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year in her first season with the Atlanta Dream
In her first season with the Dream, Angel Reese earned the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year award.
Publisher:Angel Reese Wins 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese won the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award after receiving 46 of 74 votes and leading a historic defense.
Publisher:‘Greatest of All Time,’ ‘Wasn’t Even Close’ — WNBA World Reacts As Angel Reese Defeats A’ja Wilson for DPOY
Angel Reese crowned her historic season with the Atlanta Dream by winning the WNBA’s Defensive Player of the Year. The 24-year-old received 46 of the 74 votes, finishing ahead of two-time All-Star Gabby Williams and four-time MVP A’ja Wilson.
Publisher:Watch: Angel Reese breaks down after receiving DPOY award from her mom
Watch Angel Reese break down in happy tears as her mom presents the Atlanta Dream star with her first Defensive Player of the Year award.
Publisher:Dream star forward Angel Reese voted WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
Atlanta Dream star forward Angel Reese was voted WNBA Defensive Player of the Year on Thursday, receiving 46 votes from 72 media members. Golden State's Gabby Williams finished second with 20 votes and Las Vegas star A’ja Wilson was third. Wilson won the award in 2022 and 2023 and shared the honor with Minnesota's Alanna Smith last year.
Publisher:Angel Reese named WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream celebrates against the Washington Mystics during the second quarter of Game One of the first round of the WNBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena on September 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Paras Griffin/Getty Images) | Getty Images Ju...
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Atlanta Dream All-Star Angel Reese named WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese was voted the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year following a historic season.
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