Angel Reese has turned her 2026 season into a growing chapter in WNBA history. The Atlanta Dream forward added her 32nd double-double Monday against the New York Liberty, extending the league record she set this season. Reese finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds in Atlanta’s 95-84 win at Barclays Center.
The milestone moved her into a tie with Hall of Famer Yolanda Griffith for 12th on the WNBA’s double-double list. The moment arrived as Atlanta pushed toward home-court advantage and Reese continued a record-setting third season. Her production has helped define Atlanta’s rise. The numbers now connect her with legends.
Reese’s record keeps expanding
Reese’s 32nd double-double came late in the 2026 regular season. It extended the single-season record she had already broken with her 29th double-double against Minnesota on Aug. 30.
That record previously belonged to Alyssa Thomas, who recorded 28 double-doubles in 2022. Reese moved past Thomas in August and kept adding to the mark through Atlanta’s final weeks.
The timing is notable because Reese played 30 games in 2025 and missed time late in the season with a back injury. Her availability and production in 2026 made the double-double total one of Atlanta’s defining statistical stories.
The Liberty win added more context
Atlanta’s 95-84 victory over New York was not simply a milestone night for Reese. Jordin Canada led the Dream with 19 points and nine assists, while DeWanna Bonner scored 17 and Rhyne Howard added 16.
Reese supplied 18 points on 7-of-14 shooting and grabbed nine defensive rebounds plus one offensive rebound. She also added two assists and a block as Atlanta controlled the glass and pulled away after leading by three at halftime.
New York had played Toronto the previous night, while Atlanta had a full day between games. The Liberty still got 27 points and 14 rebounds from Breanna Stewart, but Atlanta’s balanced attack produced its fourth straight win.
Her career total puts the milestone in perspective
The double-double against New York gave Reese 81 for her career, tying Griffith for 12th in WNBA history. She reached that total during her third WNBA season after entering the league as the seventh overall pick in 2024.
Reese began with Chicago and recorded 26 double-doubles as a rookie. She added 23 more in 2025, giving her 49 through two seasons before joining Atlanta in a trade during the 2026 offseason.
The 2026 season has accounted for 32 of Reese’s 81 career double-doubles. That production has moved her rapidly up a list populated by long-tenured stars and Hall of Fame-level players.
Griffith’s place on the list reflects an 11-year WNBA career that included seven All-Star selections, a 1999 MVP award and a 2005 championship with Sacramento. Reese has reached the same double-double total in far fewer seasons.
Reese’s rebounding has fueled the run
Reese’s double-double production is closely tied to her work on the boards. She became the first player in WNBA history to collect 500 rebounds in a single season when she grabbed her 500th against Chicago on Sept. 19.
She finished that game with 23 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks, giving Atlanta a 106-81 victory and her 31st double-double. The performance also marked her 13th game of 2026 with at least 20 points.
Her rebounding has also given Atlanta a consistent second-chance presence throughout the season. The combination of high-volume rebounding and interior scoring has made her double-double production a defining part of the Dream’s offense.
Fun fact: Angel Reese became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 1,000 career rebounds, doing it in 79 games. The mark added another record to a résumé that already included the league’s rookie record for consecutive double-doubles.
Atlanta’s rise has amplified the spotlight
Reese’s numbers have arrived alongside a strong season for the Dream. Atlanta finished 30-14 after beating New York again Wednesday, tying the franchise record for wins and securing the No. 4 seed and home-court advantage in the opening round.
The Dream’s success has not depended solely on Reese. Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard, and Jordin Canada have remained major contributors, while Atlanta’s defense helped it finish among the league leaders in steals.
Still, Reese’s rebounding and interior scoring have given Atlanta a reliable frontcourt presence. Her consistency has created a clear connection between individual milestones and the Dream’s push into the postseason.
The season has changed Reese’s statistical profile
Reese entered 2026 known primarily for rebounding and interior play, but her scoring continued to develop in Atlanta. She averaged 16.4 points, 12.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game during the regular season.
Her 2026 production followed two productive seasons with Chicago. In 2024, she averaged 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds, while her 26 double-doubles ranked among the highest single-season totals for a rookie.
She followed that with 14.7 points, 12.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game in 2025. The combination of scoring, rebounding and playmaking has remained a defining part of her growth.
Reese enters the playoffs with a record season behind her
Atlanta’s fourth-place finish gives Reese home-court advantage in the best-of-three opening round. The Dream finished 15-7 at home and will face the Washington Mystics in the first round.
The final regular-season win over New York came without another double-double from Reese. She played 17 minutes and finished with six points, six rebounds, and three assists as Atlanta won 83-65 and secured its playoff position.
That result left her 2026 double-double total at 32 and her career total at 81. The numbers show how quickly Reese has moved through the league’s statistical record book while helping Atlanta reach a postseason position secured with 30 victories.
TL;DR
- Angel Reese recorded her 32nd double-double of 2026 in Atlanta’s Sept. 21 win over New York.
- The total extended her WNBA single-season record and raised her career total to 81.
- Reese tied Yolanda Griffith for 12th on the league’s all-time double-double list.
- She also became the first player to reach 500 rebounds in a WNBA season.
- Atlanta finished 30-14, earned the No. 4 seed, and secured home-court advantage in Round 1.
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This article was made with AI assistance and human editing.
