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Reese drives Dream success amid controversy and records

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Following her trade from the Chicago Sky, Angel Reese has become the focal point of the Atlanta Dream. After a debut against her former team, Reese has driven the Dream to a strong 2026 season, including a period of leading the Eastern Conference. Her impact is highlighted by her league-leading rebounding and a record-breaking number of career double-doubles. Reese’s tenure has been marked by both high-profile accolades and controversy. She has appeared as the cover athlete for NBA 2K26 and released a signature red Reebok sneaker. However, she has also faced scrutiny, including a viral moment involving a profanity-filled taunt toward the Indiana Fever and a widely discussed post-game handshake snub of Flau’jae Johnson. On-court physicality has also drawn attention, notably a flagrant foul incident involving Brittney Griner and a heated collision with Nyara Sabolly. In late August 2026, Reese reached historic milestones. On August 29, she recorded her 28th double-double of the season in a loss to the Portland Fire, equaling Alyssa Thomas’s 2023 single-season record. ~~That game also involved a controversial technical foul following contact with Carla Leite; while the foul initially threatened a suspension, the WNBA later rescinded it.~~ On August 31, Reese officially set a new WNBA single-season record by recording her 29th double-double during an 89-81 victory over the Minnesota Lynx. This performance contributed to the Dream reaching a 26-14 record, tying them with Indiana for fourth place. Following a break for the FIBA World Cup, Reese extended her record on September 18, recording her 30th double-double of the season. She scored 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the Dream to a 103-59 victory over the Connecticut Sun. This win moved Atlanta to a 27-14 record, placing them fourth in the WNBA standings and within a half-game of the third-seeded Las Vegas Aces.

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