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Public disputes involving professional, college and international basketball, including players, teams and leagues.
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2 statements on this page. Dates: September 16, 2026 to October 1, 2026
2 matching statements. Dates: September 16, 2026 to October 1, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: September 16, 2026 to October 1, 2026
Role at the time: WNBA writer and awards voter
Response to this claim
Angel Reese deserved the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award.
“Well-deserved Defensive Player of the Year honor for Angel Reese”
Dalzell had explained her Reese ballot on September 16. The post quotes her earlier ballot explanation and reaffirms it.
Relative to selecting Reese, Dalzell explicitly approves the award. The earlier ballot and later reaction are separate dated developments, although a concise case may display only the later one.
Role at the time: WNBA writer and awards voter
Response to this claim
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.”
Dalzell posted before the AP and WNBA award announcements. Her article explains the choice and evaluates other candidates using statistics available at the time.
Relative to selecting Reese, Dalzell expressly endorses that choice through her stated ballot. Her consideration of alternatives does not make the endorsement conditional.
