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The impressive feat Dream star Angel Reese accomplished by winning 2026 WNBA DPOY

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese captured the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award during her third professional campaign and her debut season with the franchise. Her defensive dominance, highlighted by strong rebounding, shot blocking, and forced turnovers, helped guide the team to the top seed in the Eastern Conference alongside a playoff berth.

Following that regular-season success, the Dream swept the Washington Mystics in the opening round of the postseason. Reese averaged 14 points and 9.5 rebounds across the two matchups. The squad now advances to the semifinals to face the New York Liberty in a series beginning on October 4.

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