Overview

• NBA 2K general manager Zak Armitage said Reese embodies the bold vision of the league, securing her spot on the NBA 2K26 WNBA Edition cover over fellow All-Star Caitlin Clark.
• Caitlin Clark captained the All-Star draft on July 8 but chose Gabby Williams instead of Reese, a decision that has drawn scrutiny over her team strategy.
• USA Today columnist Christine Brennan reports that Clark deeply admires Reese’s relentless work ethic and dominance on the boards.
• The WNBA fined Reese $1,000 for declining multiple interview requests for Brennan’s upcoming book on the women’s sports revolution.
• Reese has averaged a league-leading 17.4 rebounds per game over her last five outings, reinforcing her status as one of the WNBA’s top performers.