{
  "id": 14773316,
  "title": "WNBA All-Defense teams announced, and two teams are well-represented",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/wnba-all-defense-teams-announced-and-two-teams-are-well-represented",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-15T19:24:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SB Nation",
    "slug": "sb-nation",
    "url": "https://www.sbnation.com/womens-sports/1132574/wnba-all-defense-teams-angel-reese-gabby-williams"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The WNBA has unveiled its All-Defense squads, and six players set to participate in the WNBA Finals have been included: three from the Golden State Valkyries and three from the Atlanta Dream. Leading the First Team All-Defense is Shakira Austin from the Washington Mystics, followed by Rhyne Howard and Angel Reese from the Atlanta Dream, along with Gabby Williams from the Golden State Valkyries and A'ja Wilson from the Las Vegas Aces. Reese was also named Defensive Player of the Year. The Second Team All-Defense comprises Veronica Burton from the Golden State Valkyries, Jordin Canada from the Atlanta Dream, Sonia Citron from the Washington Mystics, Breanna Stewart from the New York Liberty, and Kiah Stokes from the Golden State Valkyries.\n\nThe Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream have been highlighted for their top-tier defensive ratings as part of the 2026 WNBA All-Defensive Teams. Both teams secured at least two players on the list, with Austin, Reese, and Wilson earning their second consecutive First Team honors. Burton and Stewart are among the players securing their second consecutive Second Team All-Defense nod. Howard, Austin, Reese, Citron, and Stokes all made the team for the first time in their careers, while Canada earned her first recognition since 2023. As the WNBA Finals commence on Saturday, a strong contingent of the league's most formidable defenders will be featured on the court.",
  "summary": "The WNBA has announced its All-Defense teams, and six players participating in the WNBA Finals will be represented: three from the Golden State Valkyries and three from the Atlanta Dream. The All-Defense First Team is headlined by Shakira Austin (Washington Mystics), Rhyne Howard (Atlanta Dream), Angel Reese (Atlanta Dream), Gabby Williams (Golden State Valkyries), and […]",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}