Jack Maloney is an American sports journalist based in Milwaukee. He covers the NBA and WNBA for CBS Sports.
Case
Reese won with 46 of 74 votes. Voters defend her impact on Atlanta's defense. Others favor Williams, question the margin or argue for a shared award with Wilson.
Role at the time: CBS Sports journalist and official awards voter
Response to this claim
Angel Reese deserved the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award.
“Ultimately, I went with Reese.”
Maloney reaffirms the same supporting vote in a separate dated article.
Role at the time: CBS Sports journalist and official awards voter
Response to this claim
Angel Reese deserved the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award.
“I went with Angel Reese for DPOY”
His stated ballot endorses Reese.
Statement dates: September 25, 2026 to September 29, 2026
