Angel Reese wins second straight award
Angel Reese earned Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors on Sept. 1, 2026, for a second straight week. The announcement drew fan debate, with some fans arguing that Caitlin Clark should have received the award instead.
Reese received the honor after Atlanta went 2-1 across three games from Aug. 24 through Aug. 30. She averaged 14.0 points, 17.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game during that stretch.
Angel Reese sets 26 rebound record
Reese opened the award period with 11 points, 26 rebounds, three assists, and three steals against Los Angeles on August 24. Atlanta won 78-71 as Reese set a WNBA single-game rebounding record.
Her 26 rebounds surpassed Chamique Holdsclaw’s previous league record of 24 from May 23, 2003. Reese also moved beyond A’ja Wilson’s 2024 single-season rebounding mark during the same road victory.
Angel Reese posts 16 and 16 in loss
Atlanta returned home on Aug. 28 and lost 101-83 to the Portland Fire. Reese finished with 16 points, 16 rebounds, six assists and two steals while playing 38 minutes.
The loss ended Atlanta’s four-game winning streak, but Reese still recorded another double-double. Portland built an early advantage, and Atlanta cut the deficit to seven points in the third quarter but could get no closer.
Angel Reese breaks double-double mark
Reese closed the week with 15 points and 11 rebounds against Minnesota on August 30. Atlanta defeated the league-leading Lynx 89-81 at Gateway Center Arena, improving its record to 26-14.
That performance gave Reese her 29th double-double of the season, setting a new WNBA single-season record. Alyssa Thomas previously held the mark with 28 double-doubles during the 2023 regular-season campaign.
Angel Reese earns fourth weekly honor
The weekly honor became Reese’s fourth Player of the Week award across three WNBA seasons. It was also her second with Atlanta after she joined the Dream for the 2026 season.
Reese became the fourth Dream player to win Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors in consecutive weeks. Rhyne Howard also earned a weekly honor earlier in 2026, giving Atlanta multiple recipients.
Caitlin Clark scores 34 against Sun
Caitlin Clark strengthened the fan debate with a major performance against Connecticut on Aug. 28. She scored 34 points, added 12 assists, grabbed five rebounds and recorded three steals as Indiana won 111-91.
Clark made six 3-pointers against the Sun while shooting 12 of 19 from the field. Her plus-32 mark led Indiana, and the Fever improved to 26-14 before the World Cup break.
Caitlin Clark had 37 one game earlier
Clark also scored 37 points with 10 assists against Chicago on August 23, five days earlier. Indiana won 113-90, and Clark made a career-high eight 3-pointers during that road victory.
That Chicago game occurred before the three contests used for Reese’s second weekly award. Reese’s recognized stretch began August 24, so Clark’s 37-point performance belonged to the previous weekly period.
Angel Reese award window changes comparison
Clark’s August 28 performance still provided fans with a benchmark during Reese’s recognized Week 14 stretch. She produced 34 points and 12 assists in Indiana’s only game from August 24 through August 30.
Reese’s Week 14 statistics came from three Atlanta games, while Clark played once during those dates. That difference provides context when comparing their scoring, rebounding, assists, and team results.
Angel Reese record week adds context
Reese’s 26-rebound game carried unusual historical weight because it broke two league records at once. She set the single-game mark and passed Wilson’s season total while Atlanta completed its first 4-0 road trip.
The record night did not stand alone during Reese’s week. She followed it with 16 rebounds against Portland, then added 11 against Minnesota to finish the period averaging 17.7 rebounds.
Angel Reese and Clark offer contrast
Reese averaged 14.0 points, 17.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists across three games during the award period. Atlanta went 2-1 that week, including victories over Los Angeles and league-leading Minnesota.
Clark played once during the same window, scoring 34 points with 12 assists as Indiana defeated Connecticut 111-91. The different number of games provides important context when comparing Week 14 performances.
Fun fact: At LSU, Reese once blocked a shot while holding her loose shoe in one hand after it fell off during play.
Angel Reese and Clark teams reach 26-14
Atlanta entered the World Cup break tied with Indiana at 26-14 after beating Minnesota. The Dream had already secured a playoff berth, maintaining a strong position during the final regular-season push for seeding.
Indiana also reached the break at 26-14 after defeating Connecticut. Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, and Aliyah Boston helped the Fever win seven of nine games before the scheduled World Cup pause.
Angel Reese follows stronger scoring week
through Aug. 22. She averaged 24.0 points, 11.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 3.7 steals while Atlanta went 3-0.
That earlier award included a perfect 9-for-9 shooting night against Los Angeles and a career-high 31 points against Phoenix. Reese recorded a double-double in all three games during that stretch.
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Angel Reese builds records with Atlanta
The September 1 honor came during Reese’s first season with Atlanta. The Dream acquired her from Chicago in April 2026, and Atlanta secured a playoff berth on August 22 with Reese starting.
By the World Cup break, Reese had established WNBA records for rebounds in a game, rebounds in a season, offensive rebounds in a season, and double-doubles in a season for Atlanta.
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Angel Reese won a second straight weekly award while Caitlin Clark’s numbers fueled debate among fans. Which player had the stronger case for the honor? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
This slideshow was made with AI assistance and human editing.
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