Dave Portnoy and fans of Caitlin Clark criticized Angel Reese on social media after the Atlanta Dream lost Game 7 of the WNBA Finals to the Golden State Valkyries on November 1, 2026. The Dream's defeat left Reese with an 0-1 record in the Finals, prompting trolling from Portnoy and Clark supporters.
Gabby Williams, who played for the Valkyries, was thanked by some fans for her role in the victory. The backlash against Reese highlights the ongoing rivalry narratives surrounding the two rookie stars.
