AP Spotlight Reese is ready to start winning after injuries, record-setting WNBA season ANDREW SELIGMAN Associated Press May 9, 2025 May 9, 2025 Updated Nov 12, 2025 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save CHICAGO — Angel Reese's rookie year surpassed nearly all expectations.kAm%96 r9:428@ $<J p==\$E2C D6E C64@C5D 367@C6 96C D62D@? 8@E 4FE D9@CE 3J 2? :?;FCJ 2?5 96=A65 E96 =628F6 D@2C E@ ?6H 96:89ED :? 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