Cheryl Reeve, the Minnesota Lynx’s president and general manager, is named the WNBA Executive of the Year for a third time. Multiple outlets report that she narrowly edged out Atlanta Dream executive Dan Padover to earn the honor. Reeve also receives other league recognition during the 2026 season, as several sources highlight her continued run of awards.
Outlets describe her achievement primarily as a result of rebuilding the Lynx into a top-performing team, including securing the league’s top seed. Star Tribune notes she is only the second person in WNBA history to win both league honors in the same season. CBS Sports and others mention that her team’s postseason performance leaves some room for debate, pointing to a first-round playoff outcome that prompts roster reassessment. Fox News also adds commentary that discusses non-sport factors, though the shared core facts focus on the award vote and the Lynx’s regular-season success.
