{"id":875847,"date":"2026-08-29T13:30:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T13:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/875847\/"},"modified":"2026-08-29T13:30:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T13:30:11","slug":"wnba-made-angel-reese-decision-with-suspension-looming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/875847\/","title":{"rendered":"WNBA Made Angel Reese Decision With Suspension Looming"},"content":{"rendered":"

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COLLEGE PARK, GEORGIA – AUGUST 28: Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream reacts against the Portland Fire during the fourth quarter at Gateway Center Arena on August 28, 2026 in College Park, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Paras Griffin\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

It was an overall poor night for the Atlanta Dream<\/a>, as they suffered a massive setback in a 101-83 loss to the Portland Fire<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Things went off the rails early with the Fire going on a 28-18 run in the first quarter to set the tone for the game. What really made the night even worse was what happened to Dream star Angel Reese.<\/p>\n

After an Atlanta score, Reese was seen pushing another Fire player, and the referees called her a technical foul<\/a>. That\u2019s not good, since it was her eighth foul and resulted in a one-game suspension from the Minnesota Lynx<\/a> game on Sunday. With many wondering whether the WNBA<\/a> would rescind the suspension, the league responded quickly.<\/p>\n

WNBA Responded Quickly on Atlanta Dream\u2019s Angel Reese Decision<\/p>\n

\n\"AngelGettyCOLLEGE PARK, GEORGIA \u2013 AUGUST 28: Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream looks on against the Portland Fire during the second quarter at Gateway Center Arena on August 28, 2026 in College Park, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Paras Griffin\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n

AP women\u2019s basketball reporter Doug Feinberg shared what the WNBA said about Reese\u2019s pending suspension. The league will not hold Reese to the suspension and is rescinding it.<\/p>\n

The @WNBA<\/a> confirmed they are rescinding the tech on @Reese10Angel<\/a> tonight. So she still has 7. With game Sunday they did it quickly so team would know.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe @WNBA confirmed they are rescinding the tech on @Reese10Angel tonight. So she still has 7. With game Sunday they did it quickly so team would know.\u201d<\/p>\n

Outside of that bad moment, Reese actually was one of the few bright spots for the Dream. She finished with 16 points, 16 rebounds, 6 turnovers, and 2 steals in the loss. Reese tied Phoenix Mercury\u2019s Alyssa Thomas for the league record for most double-doubles in a season with 28.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udea8 28 AND COUNTING \ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n

With 10 PTS and 10 REBS vs. the Portland Fire , Angel Reese has now recorded her 28th double-double of the season, tying Alyssa Thomas\u2019 2023 mark for the most in a single season!<\/p>\n

#WNBASeason30<\/a> <\/p>\n

In 38 games this season, Reese is averaging 16.1 points, 12.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.8 steals per contest. She already owns the league record for the most rebounds in a game with 28 and the most rebounds in a season.<\/p>\n

Dream Catch Massive Break With Angel Reese Still Going to Play<\/p>\n

\n\"AngelGettyCOLLEGE PARK, GEORGIA \u2013 AUGUST 28: Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream celebrates against the Portland Fire during the second quarter at Gateway Center Arena on August 28, 2026 in College Park, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Paras Griffin\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n

The Dream caught a massive break with Reese still being able to play in the Lynx game. Atlanta needs all the help they will need against the WNBA\u2019s best team.<\/p>\n

That is going to be a big one, as the Dream need momentum heading into the World Cup break. Reese is a big factor on defense for Atlanta.<\/p>\n

Minnesota has one of the best offenses in the league, so Reese\u2019s defense will be big. The Dream will lean on her to handle the paint, as the guards will be tested against Kayla McBride and Olivia Miles. Atlanta now has a fighting chance of winning that game with Reese back in the picture.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tAnthony Miller<\/a> Anthony Miller is a veteran reporter covering the WNBA and College Football for Heavy.com. He has been with Heavy since 2026, as he has covered multiple professional leagues like the NFL, WNBA, UFL, XFL, USFL, PLL, MLS, and more since 2019. Currently, he covers the UFL as a reporter for UFL News Hub and FanSided as a site expert and contributor covering the Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears, and Minnesota Vikings. More about Anthony Miller<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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