Angel Reese gets major WNBA spotlight after historic milestone

Angel Reese, the Atlanta Dream forward, has set a historic milestone in the WNBA with her 32nd double-double of the 2026 season. This achievement has caused her to tie with Hall of Famer Yolanda Griffith for 12th on the league's double-double list. Reese's impressive performance came in a 95-84 win against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center, where she contributed 18 points, 10 rebounds, and two assists.

This milestone is significant as she has reached the same total in fewer seasons compared to other prominent players like Griffith, who had a longer WNBA career with seven All-Star selections and a 1999 MVP award. Reese's rebounding has been crucial to the Dream's success, with her 500th rebound this season marking her as the first player in WNBA history to achieve this feat.

Her consistent production has helped define Atlanta's rise in the league, contributing to their 30-14 record and securing them the No. 4 seed with home-court advantage in the playoffs. Reese's career total of 81 double-doubles now places her 12th in WNBA history, despite the fact that she entered the league as the seventh overall pick in 2024.