Aari McDonald

Members of the Atlanta Dream stand on the court. They are, from left to right: Erica Wheeler, Cheyenne Parker, Rhyne Howard, and Kristy Wallace, with Nia Coffey in front of them

2023 WNBA free agency preview: Atlanta Dream

By Gabriella Lewis / January 8, 2023

An aggressive free agency period could be crucial for the Dream

Atlanta Dream point guard Aari McDonald runs up the arc from the slot to the key while dribbling

How Aari McDonald came back home to Arizona women’s basketball

By Gabriella Lewis / September 22, 2022

Coach Adia Barnes sings McDonald’s praises for the role

Connecticut Sun center Brionna Jones goes up towards the rim to shoot a layup

The Next’s 2022 WNBA Awards: Sixth Player of the Year

By Em Adler / August 31, 2022

Brionna Jones wins it in a walk

As attendance doubles, it’s clear the vibes are shifting in Atlanta

By Gabriella Lewis / July 22, 2022

‘I hope the future of the Dream looks lit’

Seattle Storm big wing Breanna Stewart leans back with the ball high above her head as she begins to shoot a fadeaway jumper, while New York Liberty big Natasha Howard leans toward her with an arm outstretched to try to block the shot.

The Next’s 2022 WNBA midseason awards

By Em Adler / July 11, 2022

Stewart, Wilson in tight MVP race; Howard leads ROY pack

Members of the Atlanta Dream stand on the court. They are, from left to right: Erica Wheeler, Cheyenne Parker, Rhyne Howard, and Kristy Wallace, with Nia Coffey in front of them

How the Atlanta Dream created an elite defense, and a winning team, in the aggregate

By Spencer Nusbaum / June 3, 2022

Rhyne Howard and Nia Coffey are emerging as All-Defensive contenders during the 6-3 start.

Sabrina Ionescu dribbles aggressively around a defender in a WNBA game

Daily Briefing — May 14, 2022: Chaos across the WNBA

By Em Adler / May 14, 2022

And lots of Saturday reading recommendations to open your weekend

2022 WNBA season preview: Atlanta Dream

By Spencer Nusbaum / May 2, 2022

After a hard reset this offseason, the Dream peg Howard and McDonald as their future

Atlanta Dream huddle during 2021 WNBA season.

What we know about the Atlanta Dream’s plan following the WNBA Draft Lottery

By Spencer Nusbaum / December 21, 2021

Tough luck, but still a top-three pick. Now what?

Onyenwere

Onyenwere wins Rookie of the Year honors

By Tee Baker / October 5, 2021

Onyenwere is the first player from the New York Liberty franchise to win the Rookie of the Year award