Angel Reese Shakes Off Knee Injury for WNBA All-Star Return and Unveils Signature Barbie Doll
Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese has successfully bounced back from a concerning left leg injury suffered on Sunday, July 19, 2026, against the Chicago Sky. Reese's knee buckled during a jump stop in the fourth quarter, forcing her to exit the game. However, the injury has been cleared as minor, with Reese returning to full active participation in WNBA All-Star practices in Chicago ahead of the All-Star Game on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Reese's return to Chicago—the city where she was drafted No. 7 overall in 2024 before being traded to Atlanta—has been a celebratory milestone. On Friday, July 24, 2026, Mattel officially unveiled an Angel Reese Barbie Signature doll, turning her famous "Bayou Barbie" nickname into an official collectible.
During the All-Star practice at the Obama Presidential Center, Reese and her fellow All-Stars were surprised by former President Barack Obama, with whom Reese took a widely shared selfie. Reese expressed immense satisfaction with her current tenure with the Atlanta Dream (16-10), noting that the supportive environment has allowed her to thrive as she averages a career-high 15.4 points per game.
Additionally, the off-court tension between Reese and Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello has been resolved. Brondello was suspended for one game by the WNBA after being overheard calling Reese a "protected species" during the Dream's 111-92 win on July 17. Reese publicly accepted Brondello's apology before the July 19 matchup, expressing gratitude that the league took disciplinary action.
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