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Angel Reese's Road From Chicago to the WNBA Finals Puts Defense at the Center of a New Championship Story

For Chicago basketball fans, the WNBA Finals begin with a familiar name wearing a different uniform. Angel Reese, the former Sky forward who became one of the league's most recognizable young players during her time in Chicago, is now preparing to chase a championship with the Atlanta Dream. And she arrives with more than name recognition: Reese was named the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, anchoring a team built to disrupt opponents rather than simply outscore them.