Dream trio earns 2026 WNBA All-Defensive honors

Howard and Reese First Team; Canada Second

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 3h1 min read

RT @AtlantaDream: ON LOCKDOWN 🔒 All season, the WNBA's most disruptive trio. Now, recognized for their greatness. Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Rhyne Howard and Angel Reese earned First Team, with Jordin Canada on Second Team. The trio finished 1-2-3 in steals league-wide during the 2026 season.

Why it matters: Atlanta sits one win from its first Finals since 2013 with the championship round two days away. Three All-Defensive selections give Atlanta a disruptive perimeter and interior base for a Finals matchup against the Valkyries.

By the numbers: Trio ranked 1-2-3 in steals league-wide; two First Team selections and one Second Team selection for Atlanta.

What to watch: The 2026 WNBA Finals tip in two days. Watch whether Atlanta's steal leaders dictate pace early in the series.

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@AtlantaDream 2026-10-16T02:55:53.053319+00:00

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