Angel Reese becomes first WNBA player to reach 500 rebounds in a season

On September 19, 2026, Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream became the first WNBA player to record 500 rebounds in a single season during a game against the Chicago Sky. The Dream won 106-81. Reese, who joined Atlanta this season after being traded from Chicago, has averaged 12.4 rebounds per game and also set the single-season double-double record with 29. The Dream are fourth in the standings with a 28-14 record and have two regular-season games remaining.