Karl Smesko

Atlanta Dream center Brittney Griner (42) holds the ball with two hands with her body turned to the side while being defended by Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen (44)

Atlanta Dream vs. The Elite: the team’s rising stock and Brittney Griner’s timely spark

By Wilton Jackson / July 27, 2025

Karl Smesko: ‘There are times where we play at a level that is right at the top of the league. The challenge is to stay there longer’

Allisha Gray in a closeup, lifting the ball to shoot during warmups wearing sport glasses with blue rims and an orange t-shirt.

No flinch, all fire: Allisha Gray’s star turn with the Atlanta Dream

By Wilton Jackson / July 18, 2025

Pressure doesn’t shake her, rhythm fuels her. With the Dream climbing and Gray shining, she’s crafting a season that’s equal parts breakout and coronation.

Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen shouts as she picks up guard Sonia Citron. Citron is beaming and has both arms around Iriafen's shoulders. Guard Brittney Sykes also has one arm tangled around them.

How rookie Sonia Citron has burst onto the scene as a Mystics cornerstone and WNBA All-Star

By Jenn Hatfield / July 16, 2025

Jade Melbourne: ‘I feel like we’re just continuing to peel back layers of her game’

Atlanta Dream forward Brionna Jones starts her shooting motion.

Brionna Jones isn’t worried about WNBA All-Star snub

By Stephanie Kaloi / July 14, 2025

Jones: ‘The court is where I do my talking’

Bri Jones smiling with her hands up

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Atlanta Dream claim All-Star snub

By The IX Basketball / July 9, 2025

Jackson: ‘[Jones] was definitely snubbed in the All-Star Game’

Brittney Griner breaks the slump: How the Atlanta Dream star is finding her form again

By Wilton Jackson / July 3, 2025

Brittney Griner: ‘[It] feels good to see [shots] going in, getting that rhythm, especially getting ready for the second half of the season”

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’

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

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’