Angel Reese wins WNBA Defensive Player of the Year after historic first season with Atlanta Dream

Angel Reese spoke it into existence, and this week, her mother placed the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year trophy in her hands.The Atlanta Dream forward was named the 2026 Kia WNBA Defensive Player of the Year on Thursday, becoming the first player in franchise history to win the league’s top individual defensive award.