Atlanta Dream guard Angel McCoughtry was named the WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week for her performance from June 18-24.

McCoughtry, who earned her 16th Player of the Week recognition in her nine season Monday, averaged a WNBA-high of 32 points in 35.2 minutes last week. McCoughtry also ranked first among Eastern Conference players with 11 rebounds and 10 assists.

Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore was named WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week.

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Atlanta Dream center Brittney Griner (42) fights for possession during the first half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Indiana Fever at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta. 
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In this file photo from October 2024, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in San Diego. The Braves and Soler, who now plays for the Los Angeles Angels, face a lawsuit by a fan injured at a 2021 World Series game at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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