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Atlanta DreamDream's Allisha Gray declares A’ja Wilson’s ‘A’Ones’ the ‘only shoe I’m rocking on court

Atlanta Dream’s Allisha Gray and A’Ja Wilson are not only two of the most talented players in the WNBA. They are also close friends ever since their time together at South Carolina, and that friendship has only thickened over the past few years. So much so that when A’Ja Wilson released her first signature sneaker […]

Atlanta DreamDream's Te-Hina Paopao reveals biggest lesson learned in rookie season

Te-Hina Paopao has enjoyed a solid rookie season with the Atlanta Dream so far, and the more reps she gets, it’s obvious she’s improving every step of the way. There’s always an area in the game where players can get better, and after the first half of the season, Paopao knows what it is for […]

Atlanta DreamKarl Smesko delivers 'top-level' team take in Dream’s win vs. Mercury

ATLANTA – After winning a nail-biter two nights ago against the Dallas Wings on the road, the Atlanta Dream were back at home to take on the Phoenix Mercury. They were down two starters coming into the game, and it showed in the first two minutes as they went down 10-2. From there, everything changed, […]

Atlanta DreamDream make roster move amid Brittney Griner, Rhyne Howard injuries

The Atlanta Dream have been one of the better teams in the WNBA this season, and they are currently 17-11 and hold the third best record in the league. But the Dream have sustained a couple of injuries to key players recently in Brittney Griner and Rhyne Howard. In response to the injuries, the Dream […]

Atlanta DreamDream's Karl Smesko explains why forward can win '6th Player of the Year'

The Atlanta Dream have been getting contributions from a number of players this season, which is why they’ve been playing so well. There has been one player who has stuck out, and it’s Naz Hillmon, who should be in the running for Sixth Player of the Year. Since the beginning of the season, Hillmon has […]

Atlanta DreamWhy Dream star Brittney Griner isn't playing vs. Mercury

One week after Atlanta Dream star Brittney Griner’s emotional return in her first game against the Phoenix Mercury, an injury will hold the center out of the rematch. While Griner relished her last opportunity to face her former franchise, she will miss the Friday night affair with a neck injury, USA Today’s Meghan Hall reported. […]

WNBAWNBA security called after unexpected object interrupts Dream-Valkyries

The WNBA witnessed another nail-biting moment after Cecilia Zandalasini hit the game-winning basket to lead the Golden State Valkyries past the Atlanta Dream, 77-75, on Tuesday. Zandalasini scored on an 11-foot jumpshot with 3.2 seconds left to give the Valkyries the upset victory. The Dream still had the chance to steal the win or send […]

Atlanta DreamNaz Hillmon hits Dream with reality check after loss to Valkyries

ATLANTA – Another late-game situation haunted the Atlanta Dream after their two-week road trip, as they fell to the Golden State Valkyries 77-75. The Dream were down 13 points going into the fourth quarter, but they were able to rally and make it a game late down the stretch. After a few unsuccessful challenges and […]

Atlanta DreamBrittney Griner's recent play draws strong take from head coach

The Atlanta Dream are coming off a two-week road trip where they went 3-3, but found more success toward the end of the trip. One of the reasons for their success was the play of Brittney Griner, who had a strong game in their win against the Minnesota Lynx, finishing with 22 points. In the […]

Atlanta DreamDream news: Brittney Griner speaks up on Phoenix homecoming before Mercury clash

Atlanta Dream center and WNBA veteran Brittney Griner is embarking on her return to play against the Phoenix Mercury. Something that has her former Mercury teammates excited, including Kahleah Copper and DeWanna Bonner.  The Dream is taking on the Mercury in Phoenix on Wednesday. Before the game, Griner shared her thoughts on returning to play […]

HBCUAtlanta Dream star Allisha Gray has an interesting HBCU connection

Atlanta Dream star Allisha Gray has enjoyed an incredible season, earning her a spot in last week’s All-Star Game, a special moment she shared with her sister. Gray’s sister Ashley was among several other members of Allisha’s family to travel to Indianapolis to see her partake in the All-Star festivities. Via her father and sister, […]

Atlanta DreamDream's Brittney Griner relives horrific moments before Russian prisoner swap

With Brittney Griner being a focal point of the Atlanta Dream’s frontcourt, she is back to her usual WNBA production, which was a process of its own after being released from prison in Russia via a prisoner swap. While Griner is having a resurgence with the Dream currently, she harkens back to her time in […]

Atlanta DreamAllisha Gray drops truth bomb on ‘underrated’ WNBA career

INDIANAPOLIS – It took seven years before Allisha Gray was selected to the WNBA All-Star Game, and it happened during her first season with the Atlanta Dream in 2023. Since then, Gray has made three straight All-Star teams and was voted in as a starter this year. Since joining the Dream, Gray’s career has really […]

Atlanta DreamBrittney Griner's teammate gets 100% real on Dream's frontcourt

Brittney Griner braved a massive change more than a decade into her Hall of Fame career when she signed with the Atlanta Dream this offseason. The only WNBA home she had ever known was the Phoenix Mercury, the franchise she helped win a championship in 2014, so one could imagine how surreal it felt to […]

Las Vegas AcesA’ja Wilson’s Shaq-inspired shoe camera leaves Dream's Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard mind-blown

A’ja Wilson didn’t just pull up to the 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend Friday night events — Wilson made sure to arrive in style and make her presence known. The Las Vegas Aces star channeled a bit of Shaquille O’Neal’s iconic move from the 2006 NBA All-Star Weekend, turning her signature Nike A’One shoe into a […]

SneakersDream's Brionna Jones wears new Nike KD 18 for All-Star Weekend

The Atlanta Dream are currently second in the Eastern Conference and contending with the New York Liberty for the East’s lead. This second half of the season will prove to be crucial for their playoff contention, but this weekend serves as a celebration for both Brionna Jones and Allisha Gray of the Dream. Jones actually […]

Atlanta DreamDream's Allisha Gray showered with love before 1st WNBA All-Star start

Teams all around the WNBA are celebrating their players as they send them off to Indiana for a star-studded All-Star weekend, and the Atlanta Dream are no different. The organization presented three-time All-Star and first-time starter Allisha Gray with a special video montage of heartfelt messages from her closest loved ones, which left an emotional […]

Atlanta DreamBrittney Griner’s all-time scoring feat fuels Dream’s beatdown of Sky

The Atlanta Dream were able to defeat the Chicago Sky with no problem, as they won 86-49. It was a dominant performance from the Dream on both sides of the ball as they were led by the strong play of Brittney Griner, who finished with 15 points, five rebounds, and two blocks. With those 15 […]

Atlanta DreamDream's Rhyne Howard to miss remainder of July with knee injury

The Atlanta Dream have been playing well this season, but they’ve dropped their last two games on the road. As they look to try and get back on track, they’ll have to do it without Rhyne Howard for some time, who suffered a knee injury in their game against the Indiana Fever. “Following further evaluation, […]

Atlanta DreamRhyne Howard returns to Fever game after injury scare

The Atlanta Dream had a big game against the Indiana Fever on Friday, and they got a bit of a scare before halftime. Early in the second quarter of the Dream’s game against the Fever, All-Star guard Rhyne Howard was carried off the court and to the locker room following an apparent injury. However, Howard […]

Atlanta DreamDream's Rhyne Howard endorses potential Sixth Player of the Year after win vs. Valkyries

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Dream were once again in familiar territory. Another tight game going into the fourth quarter, where they had to find a way to win, but for the past few times, it hasn’t worked out in their favor. They had a chance to right those wrongs against the Golden State Valkyries, and […]

Atlanta DreamDream defends Brionna Jones after All-Star snub

The Atlanta Dream have been playing well this season, and it’s been through the help of some of their key players. Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray were named to the All-Star team due to their strong seasons, but there is also someone else on the team who people think was deserving of a spot. Brionna […]

Atlanta DreamDream's Jordin Canada drops tough 'one possession' take on loss to Storm

ATLANTA- The Atlanta Dream have been in this situation several times this season. The most recent was against the Minnesota Lynx, where they had a lead late in regulation, but ended up going into overtime and losing the game. This time, it was against the Seattle Storm, where they were up 79-75 with 51 seconds […]

Atlanta DreamDream's Jordin Canada sets new career high in loss to Storm

Jordin Canada impressed with her performance during Thursday’s matchup between the Atlanta Dream and Seattle Storm. In 39 minutes of action, she finished with a stat line of 25 points, five rebounds, five assists, and four steals. She shot 7-of-15 from the field, including 1-of-3 from beyond the arc, and 10-of-12 from the free-throw line. […]

Atlanta DreamAllisha Gray celebrates Dream HC for 'seeing the vision' before breakout season

Allisha Gray was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Month for June, which led her to become the first player in franchise history to win the award twice in a single season, and the first Eastern Conference player since Elena Delle Donne in 209 to earn the award in back-to-back months to open the […]

Atlanta DreamBrittney Griner, Brionna Jones get 100% real on Dream

The Atlanta Dream have been getting major contributions from several players on the team, which is why they’ve been playing at such a high level this season. Though the offensive system is about spacing and hitting 3-pointers, the Dream have also been able to live in the paint, which makes them hard to stop. That’s […]

Atlanta DreamDream's Rhyne Howard receives major upper body injury update

The Atlanta Dream have been playing some good basketball this season, and they’ve put themselves in conversations with some of the top teams in the league. In their latest win, they defeated the New York Liberty and dominated them throughout the entire game. Unfortunately, during the game, Rhyne Howard went down with an injury in […]

Atlanta DreamDream’s Allisha Gray proves her fancy footwork extends off the court

As an established star having the best season of her career, there isn’t much that Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray can’t do on the court. On the dance floor, she has some work to do — but she got some help this week thanks to line dancing instructor Terressa Fields. As part of a partnership […]

Atlanta DreamAllisha Gray gets her flowers as Dream’s 1st All-Star starter since 2018

The Atlanta Dream have been one of the best stories in the WNBA during the 2025 season. Atlanta is 11-6 and sitting towards the top of the Eastern Conference standings with New York, even after playing some of the W’s best teams. One Dream player received a great honor as the WNBA All-Star game draws […]

Atlanta DreamBrittney Griner's 1-word take on Brionna Jones' game vs. Liberty

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Dream had a visit this weekend from two of the top teams in the WNBA, and they showed why they deserve to be in that conversation with them. They were in a dog fight against the Minnesota Lynx two days ago, but ended up losing in overtime despite having the lead […]

Atlanta DreamDream reveals what makes Liberty, Lynx the cream of the crop

The Atlanta Dream have been taking on some of the best in the league over the past few weeks, and they’ve shown that they deserve to be in the mix with them as well. They lost their latest game against the Minnesota Lynx in overtime, but they had several chances to win the game. They […]

Atlanta DreamJordin Canada, Dream take silver lining from OT loss to Lynx

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Dream had a lot to overcome in their 96-92 overtime loss against the Minnesota Lynx. At first, they had to overcome a rough first quarter, where they turned the ball over seven times, which led them to be down double digits at one point in the half. Midway through the second […]

Atlanta DreamRhyne Howard's fearless mentality before Dream's brutal Lynx, Liberty clashes

The Atlanta Dream will have a busy weekend at home, as they face two of the top teams in the WNBA. First is the Minnesota Lynx, who are the top seed in the league, and two days later, they face the New York Liberty. The Dream have been playing some of their basketball this season, […]

Atlanta DreamRhyne Howard sets new franchise record in game vs. Paige Bueckers, Wings

The Atlanta Dream had a two-game win streak snapped on Tuesday following their 68-55 loss on the road against the Dallas Wings. With the loss, the Dream dropped to 10-5 on the season, but remain only one game behind the New York Liberty for the top seed in the Eastern Conference standings. Despite the loss, […]

Atlanta DreamThis Dream rookie has emerged as the WNBA’s top 3-point shooter

Atlanta Dream guard Te-Hina Paopao’s best season from 3-point range in college was 46.8% in 2023-2024. That has not stopped the second-round pick from shooting with confidence for the Dream, though. After making five more threes in a 93-80 win over the Chicago Sky on Sunday, PaoPao is now the league leader in efficiency from […]

Atlanta DreamKarl Smesko drops strong 'learning' take on Dream's identity

Through 14 games of the season, the Atlanta Dream are 10-4 and are in fourth place in the WNBA standings. They’ve won five of their last six games, and things seem to be clicking for them as every game goes on. In Karl Smesko’s system, the team is trying to find out what their identity […]

Atlanta DreamHow Dream's Te-Hina Paopao is earning the trust of her teammates after win vs. Sky

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Dream and Chicago Sky were tied up at 69 going into the fourth quarter, and it looked like a game that had the potential of going down to the wire. For the first three quarters, the Dream were looking to find any spark that could help them extend or take the […]

Atlanta DreamHow Dream's breakout bench star is taking game to next level

The Atlanta Dream are thriving in Karl Smesko’s offense, where space and pace are the foundation of what they’re trying to do. Players who have not shot 3-pointers much in their careers are doing so in this system, and it has garnered good results for them and the team. One player in particular who is […]

Atlanta DreamAllisha Gray’s dad proud of her ‘recognition’ in heartwarming speech

The Atlanta Dream have been one of the best teams in the WNBA this season under new head coach Karl Smesko. The Dream made a few major free agent additions in Brittney Griner and Brionna Jones, and the star duo of Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard have helped carry them as well. Allisha Gray has […]

Atlanta DreamBrionna Jones' 1-word description of Dream's nail-biting win over Mystics

ATLANTA – Two days ago, the Atlanta Dream were up 17 points in the second half against the New York Liberty, but fell flat in the fourth quarter and ended up losing the game. In their 92-91 win against the Washington Mystics, they were in the same situation, but this time around, they held a […]

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