Dan Padover

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 Next / 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

Graphic with photo of Rhyne Howard (10) shooting over her defender, Natasha Cloud (9), during a game between the Atlanta Dream and the Washington Mystics. Text below reads "Rhyne's Rise". Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of guest Dan Padover and host Howard Megdal at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Dan Padover’s Atlanta Dream sequence with new additions joining Rhyne Howard

By The Next / February 20, 2024

Dream GM talks adding veteran experience, versatility in free agency

Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard shoots an open corner 3-pointer.

2024 WNBA free agency preview: Atlanta Dream

By Hunter Cruse / January 9, 2024

Dan Padover: ‘We’re not where our end goal is yet, which’s to be contending for a WNBA championship’

Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard smiling at Atlanta Dream exit interviews

How did Atlanta Dream assess an up-and-down 2023 season?

By Hunter Cruse / September 28, 2023

Padover: ‘I’m as excited as I’ve ever been for this team and what’s to come’