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Angel Reese, A'ja Wilson headline WNBA All-Defensive first team

The 2026 WNBA All-Defensive First Team was announced Thursday, featuring standout performances from several elite defenders. Angel Reese, who dominated in her rookie season with the Atlanta Dream and earned Defensive Player of the Year honors, was named alongside Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson.

Reese’s Dream teammate Rhyne Howard also secured a spot, while Shakira Austin of the Washington Mystics and Gabby Williams of the Golden State Valkyries rounded out the first team. The Dream and Valkyries also had representation on the second team, with Jordin Canada, Veronica Burton, and Kiah Stokes making the cut, along with Sonia Citron of the Mystics and Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty.

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