The Athletic selects Reese for its editorial award
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The Athletic judges Reese deserving of its DPOY award.
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Angel Reese deserved the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award.
“She’s earned The Athletic’s DPOY award”
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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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The Athletic announces its editorial award for Reese. This is separate from the WNBA's official award.
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The outlet announces its own award before the official WNBA announcement.
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The selection is an editorial award, separate from the league vote.
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The label describes this statement's response within the context above.
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The outlet expressly judges Reese deserving.
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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. "The Athletic selects Reese for its editorial award". First published: 2026-10-02. Last updated: 2026-10-02. https://disputeindex.com/events/4446-the-athletic-judges-reese-deserving-of-its-dpoy