The WNBA's opening weekend was a historic one for both Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
Clark and the Indiana Fever opened the 2026 regular season on Saturday, taking on the Dallas Wings. The Fever lost a high-scoring game to the Wings, falling 107-104, as they dropped the season opener.
Reese and her new team, the Atlanta Dream, took on the Minnesota Lynx in the season opener. The Dream topped the Lynx, 91-90, in a thrilling contest that came down to the wire.
Ultimately, both the Dream and the Fever had historic opening weekend games.
Jul 20, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Team WNBA guard Caitlin Clark (right) and Angel Reese against the USA Women’s National Team during the 2024 WNBA All Star Game at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports© Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Clark made history, becoming the fastest point guard in WNBA history to reach the 1,000 points mark.
The No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft became the fastest player in league history to reach 1,000 or more points, 250 or more rebounds and 250 or more assists.
It's impressive.
Reese made history, too
Reese made history, as well, becoming the fastest player in WNBA history to reach the 50 career double doubles mark.
It's impressive, too.
Earlier this year, her brother, Julian Reese, made NBA history, as well. He tied Shaquille O'Nela on an all-time list.
Congrats to both the Clark and Reese families for their historic achievements this weekend.
This story was originally published by The Spun on May 10, 2026, where it first appeared in the WNBA section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
