The WNBA has officially announced Angel Reese as the recipient of the Defensive Player of the Year award. This recognition follows a season that the league described as historic for the player.

Reese’s selection is a milestone for the Dream franchise, as she is the first athlete in the team's history to secure this particular defensive accolade. The award is given annually to the player deemed to have provided the most significant defensive impact throughout the regular season. While the announcement highlights Reese's individual performance, it also underscores the growing defensive profile of the Dream organization within the league.

No other details regarding the voting margins or the specific defensive statistics that led to this decision were provided in the initial announcement. The award serves as a major career milestone for Reese, who has been a focal point of discussion throughout the current WNBA season due to her rebounding and defensive presence on the court.