Dan Padover

‘What’s delayed is not denied’: The rise, fall and unfinished business of the Atlanta Dream

By Wilton Jackson / September 28, 2025

Jordin Canada: ‘Atlanta will be back. I guarantee that’

Atlanta Dream players Allisha Gray (15) and Rhyne Howard (10) stand with their backs to the camera in a huddle. On the other side of the huddle are Te-Hina Paopao and Karl Smesko.

The Dream’s revival: How Karl Smesko turned belief into a franchise record and a Coach of the Year push

By Wilton Jackson / September 4, 2025

Dream general manager Dan Padover: ‘In one year, for him to take a team and become a top team, that’s unbelievable to me’

Phoenix Mercury big wing Alyssa Thomas smiles while jogging towards teammate Satou Sabally, who is seen from behind, as both hold out their hands to dap each other up.

The Next’s 2025 WNBA preseason awards and predictions

By Emily Adler / May 16, 2025

MVP, Rookie of the Year, and off-the-wall questions asked and answered

A graphic with five photos of Brittney Griner in a collage against a blue and purple gradient background. The text reads, "Welcome to the A" and "Brittney Griner."

Atlanta Dream’s trio of free agent signings brings star power, championship experience

By Wilton Jackson / February 1, 2025

Dream add Brittney Griner, Brionna Jones and Shatori Walker-Kimbrough to play with top returning guards

Team USA Diana Taurasi (L) with her right hand over her heart and Brittney Griner stand listening to the national anthem during the WNBA All-Star Game at Footprint Center

Why the Atlanta Dream are signing Brittney Griner in latest WNBA free agency frenzy

By Wilton Jackson / January 29, 2025

The 10-time WNBA All-Star will start a new chapter of her career in the 2025 season

Brandi Poole, Brooklyn Cartwright and LaToya Sanders are pictured in a thumbnail image

Atlanta Dream hire two assistant coaches, promote Brooklyn Cartwright to assistant GM

By Wilton Jackson / January 7, 2025

Dan Padover: ‘As an organization, we are committed to developing talent on and off the court’

Photo of Atlanta Dream general manager Dan Padover (l) and coach Karl Smesko (r) sitting in front of a banner with the team's logo.

Why hiring Karl Smesko is a ‘great win’ for the Atlanta Dream

By Wilton Jackson / November 20, 2024

Atlanta general manager Dan Padover also described Smesko as a “proven winner”

Atlanta Dream head coach Tanisha Wright stands at mid-court looking towards the baseline, with her hands down and out in a state of mild confusion

After Tanisha Wright’s departure, what’s next for the Atlanta Dream?

By Wilton Jackson / October 4, 2024

Dan Padover: ‘This was the decision that we made to position us best moving forward’

Graphic with photo of former Atlanta Dream head coach Tanisha Wright wearing a green suit on the sidelines during a game. Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right, white text on orange background below reads "Wright Out." Headshot of host Howard Megdal at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Tanisha Wright fired by Atlanta Dream — why now, who will replace her?

By The IX Basketball / October 3, 2024

Dan Padover: ‘This was the decision that we made to position us best moving forward and to get us where we [want] to’

Nyadiew Puoch poses with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert at the 2024 WNBA Draft

Atlanta Dream add international talent in the 2024 WNBA Draft

By Hunter Cruse / April 16, 2024

Atlanta looks toward future with draft haul headlined by Australia’s Nyadiew Puoch