Atlanta Dream

Golden State Valkyries players Kayla Thornton, Tiffany Hayes, Janelle Salaün, and Cecilia Zandalasini huddle up in the paint during a break in play. A tightly packed crowd fills the seats of an arena in the background.

WNBA Notes: Which teams already regret their choices for the Valkyries expansion draft?

By Emily Adler / July 6, 2025

Welcome back to WNBA Notes, your journey into trends and analysis around the WNBA. Today we’re looking at the expansion draft and regrets. For reference, since this notebook comes out over the weekend, I define “this week” as the prior Sunday through last night (Saturday, July 5). Tankathon Check-in To be clear, no one in…

Sabrina Ionescu, Natasha Cloud, Breanna Stewart and Nyara Sabally stand together with frustration on their faces while playing the Phoenix Mercury.

The Liberty’s latest struggles explained: Communication, confidence and crashing the glass

By Jackie Powell / July 3, 2025

Besides being without two and sometimes three starters, what was behind the Liberty’s struggles on the road?

Atlanta Dream guard Te-Hina Paopao (2) looks towards the crowd with her arms outstretched during a game.

Te-Hina Paopao is finding her groove with Atlanta Dream, one shot at a time

By Wilton Jackson / July 1, 2025

Paopao: ‘I feel like Atlanta has accepted me with open arms’

Washington Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin is shown from behind. She is getting her right hand up high enough to block a hook shot from Atlanta Dream center Brittney Griner in the paint.

WNBA Notes: From Te-Hina Paopao’s historic stretch to Shakira Austin’s second breakout

By Emily Adler / June 28, 2025

Shakira Austin has resumed her leap after years of injuries, and Te-Hina Paopao is joining elite company as a rookie sharpshooter.

Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard has her head up as she dribbles the ball with her right hand.

Rhyne Howard’s game has grown — and so has her impact for the Atlanta Dream

By Wilton Jackson / June 22, 2025

Howard: ‘I want to be on an All-WNBA team and WNBA All-Defensive team’

Jonquel Jones looks to score with Brittney Griner trying to contest her at the rim

With early absences from starters, the Liberty are pushed to experiment

By Jackie Powell / June 18, 2025

During a stretch of games without Jonquel Jones and Leonie Fiebich, the New York Liberty are figuring out that their bench can take on greater roles

Podcast promotion graphic with photos of Indiana's Caitlin Clark. and New York's Jonquel Jones battling Atlanta's Brittney Griner in the post. Text overlay reads "Fever fight; Dream big."

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Why Indiana and Connecticut fought

By The Next / June 18, 2025

Host Howard Megdal shares reactions to Tuesday night’s scuffle and conversations with players from Atlanta

Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon shoots a free throw

Naz Hillmon is redefining her game — and the Atlanta Dream’s identity

By Wilton Jackson / June 13, 2025

Hillmon: ‘I definitely feel like I found my voice’

Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd holds the ball in front of her face as she shoots a jump shot. She is shown from the side, and a packed but out-of-focus crowd is in the background behind her.

WNBA Notes: Problems with Teaira McCowan’s effort, Jewell Loyd’s 2-point shooting and Indiana’s roster-building

By Emily Adler / June 7, 2025

Plus, checking in on the teams that might be bound for the draft lottery

Isobel Borlase runs down the court while playing for the Australian Opals.

After earning WNBA selection, Isobel Borlase signs with Bendigo Spirit to find her next level

By Lukas Petridis / June 7, 2025

The young star with WNBA aspirations joins the reigning WNBL champions for 2025-26 season