Angel Reese Makes WNBA History: Dominates 2026 Season to Claim Defensive Player of the Year Honors
Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese has made WNBA history by winning the Defensive Player of the Year award for the 2026 season in just her third year in the league. Her dominant performance, marked by consistent double-doubles, exceptional rebounding, and fierce defense, propelled the Dream to the top seed in the Eastern Conference.
Reese then led her team to a first-round playoff sweep against the Washington Mystics, showcasing her all-around impact, and is now set to face the New York Liberty in the semifinals as the Dream pursue a WNBA Finals run.