Angel Reese wins WNBA's 2026 Defensive Player of the Year award after first season with Dream
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Key Points:
- Angel Reese won the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award, receiving 46 of 74 votes, marking her first time earning this honor despite leading the league in rebounds for three seasons.
- Reese set multiple records this season, including most rebounds in a single season (521), most offensive rebounds in a season (206), and a single-game rebound record with 26 boards.
- Beyond rebounding, Reese led the league in Defensive Win Shares (3.39), ranked fourth in defensive rating (100.0), and significantly improved Atlanta's defense, with the team allowing 7.9 fewer points per 100 possessions when she was on the floor.
- Reese is the first player in Atlanta Dream history to win the Defensive Player of the Year award, contributing to the team's strong regular-season performance.
- With the regular season concluded, Reese now aims to help the Dream secure a WNBA championship.
