Angel Reese, Gabby Williams headline WNBA All-Defensive team: Full list
The 2026 WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream will feature six of the 10 players named to the WNBA All-Defensive teams.
The WNBA has announced its 2026 All-Defensive teams, with six of the ten players making the cut. Atlanta Dream's Angel Reese, who was named Defensive Player of the Year for 2026, earned first-team honors, joining Dream teammates Rhyne Howard and Jordin Canada. Dream's trio of defensive stars will face off against the Valkyries' trio of All-Defensive players in the upcoming Finals.
Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams, who finished second in Defensive Player of the Year voting, was named to the first team for the second straight season. Valkyries guard Veronica Burton and center Kiah Stokes were named to the second team.
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