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Angel Reese celebrates historic WNBA award with a new announcement for fans

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese recently claimed the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year honor, securing 46 of 74 media votes ahead of Gabby Williams and A'ja Wilson. To commemorate her historic achievement as the first franchise player to receive the award, she launched a new line of T-shirts through her podcast's social media channels.

Reese earned a $30,000 prize and a trophy alongside stellar season statistics that included 16.4 points and a league-best 12.1 rebounds per contest. Her strong defensive presence helped guide Atlanta to a 30-14 record and the fourth playoff seed before advancing past Washington into the semifinals.

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Atlanta Dream celebrate Angel Reese after AP Defensive Player of the Year honor