Dalzell announces her Reese ballot
Noa DalzellWNBA writer and awards voter
Dalzell announces her Reese ballot and links to her explanation of the choice.
Responding to
Angel Reese deserved the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award.
“NEW: I'm voting Angel Reese for Defensive Player of the Year, and here's why.”
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Analysis
Where this statement fits
Did Angel Reese deserve the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award?
The WNBA named Angel Reese its 2026 Defensive Player of the Year on October 1. She received 46 of 74 votes, ahead of Gabby Williams with 20 and A'ja Wilson with four. Voters defend Reese's impact on Atlanta's defense. Sue Bird and Lindsay Gibbs favor Williams while calling Reese deserving. Dan Zaksheske criticizes the result, and Andrew Jerell Jones argues for a shared Reese and Wilson award.
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Dalzell posted before the AP and WNBA award announcements. Her article explains the choice and evaluates other candidates using statistics available at the time.
Analysis
About this source
Noa Dalzell explains her ballot, comparing Reese's team impact and rebounding with the contributions of other contenders. The figures reflect the September 16 article.
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Dalzell posted before the AP and WNBA award announcements.
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Her article explains the choice and evaluates other candidates using statistics available at the time.
How this statement is classified
The label describes this statement's response within the context above.
Why this label?
Relative to selecting Reese, Dalzell expressly endorses that choice through her stated ballot. Her consideration of alternatives does not make the endorsement conditional.
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More from this case
Read the full caseZaksheske favors Wilson and criticizes Reese's voting margin
“the best defender in the WNBA as far as I'm concerned”Read statement
Jones calls for a shared Reese and Wilson award
“it should have been at least a #WNBA Co-DPOY for A’Ja Wilson and Angel Reese.”Read statement
Falkenheim explains his Reese vote
“I voted for Angel Reese for Defensive Player of the Year.”Read statement
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The Dispute Index. "Dalzell announces her Reese ballot". First published: 2026-10-02. Last updated: 2026-10-02. https://disputeindex.com/events/4431-dalzell-announces-her-reese-ballot-and-links-to