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WNBA·June 18, 2026 02:24 PM ET

Angel Reese's double-doubles fuel Atlanta's strong start

Atlanta's frontcourt fit is paying off.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 181 min read
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What happened: Angel Reese has settled into her first season with the Atlanta Dream after being traded from the Chicago Sky. The source signal highlights her double-double production and Rhyne Howard's preseason view that Reese would fit Atlanta's roster.

Why it matters: Reese's rebounding gives Atlanta a steadier interior base around its perimeter core. With the Dream at 10-5, her production is helping keep Atlanta in the upper tier of the 2026 regular-season race.

By the numbers: Atlanta is 10-5 this season, averaging 86.1 points and allowing 80.7. Reese's cited Year 2 line is about 14.7 points and 12.6 rebounds per game, with double-doubles driving the discussion around her impact.

What to watch: Watch whether Reese's rebounding pace holds as Atlanta continues its schedule. Howard's scoring and playmaking alongside Reese remains the key partnership to track.

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