The Atlanta Dream star has done it again. Angel Reese has officially become the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 1,000 career rebounds, accomplishing the feat in just 79 games. The record-breaking moment came during the Dream’s 113-96 victory over the Indiana Fever on June 20, 2026, when Reese grabbed an offensive rebound off a miss by Allisha Gray and converted the putback.
The milestone cements Reese’s place among the league’s all-time greats. She outpaced the previous record holder, Tina Charles, who reached 1,000 rebounds in 89 games. But perhaps even more impressive: Reese is also the fastest player in WNBA history to reach both 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds, making her one of the most dominant two-way forces the league has ever seen.
Since entering the WNBA as the seventh overall pick in the 2024 draft, Reese has turned rebounding into her signature. Through her first 76 career games, she averaged 12.7 rebounds per contest, an astonishing number in any era. Her motor never stops, and she leads the league in both total rebounds and offensive rebounds per game this season.
The 24-year-old forward is averaging a career-high 15.1 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 2.9 assists through 14 games with the Dream, delivering a double-double for the third consecutive season. Her ten double-doubles this season tie for the league lead, and she set another record earlier in June with 57 double-doubles through her first 75 career games, the most in WNBA history.
Reese’s journey to this milestone hasn’t been without its twists. The Sky traded her to the Atlanta Dream on April 6, 2026, in exchange for two first-round picks. The move came after two All-Star seasons in Chicago, where she set franchise records and established herself as one of the league’s most exciting young players.
Since joining Atlanta, Reese has helped transform the Dream into legitimate contenders. The team improved to 11-4 with the win over Indiana and has won three straight games. Reese’s impact extends beyond individual accolades, she creates second-chance opportunities, punishes teams on the glass, and brings an intensity that lifts everyone around her.
At just 24 years old, Reese is nowhere near her ceiling. With the Dream fighting for playoff positioning and Reese continuing to dominate the boards, the record book may need to make room for even more milestones in the years ahead. For a player whose game is built on toughness, effort, and consistency, the 1,000-1,000 mark feels like just the beginning.
