Angel Reese receives 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year trophy

The pregame ceremony took place in front of a home crowd before an ABC playoff broadcast.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Introducing: DPOY Barbie 👏💖 Angel Reese is honored pregame with her 2026 WNBA @Kia Defensive Player of the Year trophy Via @WNBA on X

What happened: The forward accepted the hardware in the moments leading up to a 2 p.m. ET tipoff. The recognition officially crowned her as the league's premier defender for the 2026 campaign.

Why it matters: The moment arrives as the pressure peaks in the postseason. She carries the momentum of the award directly into a high-stakes semifinal opener.

What to watch: Reese will aim to anchor the defense as the push for a championship continues.

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@WNBA 2026-10-04T18:08:12.575414+00:00

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