The Atlanta Dream announced on April 19 its training camp roster for the 2026 season, featuring a mix of returning players, new acquisitions, and recent draft picks as the team continues to pursue a championship.
This announcement matters because it highlights the team’s efforts to maintain continuity while strengthening its lineup with experienced athletes and promising talent. The Dream remains an important presence in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), according to the official website.
The core group returning for Atlanta includes Allisha Gray, Brionna Jones, Jordin Canada, Naz Hillmon, Rhyne Howard, and newly acquired two-time WNBA All-Star Angel Reese. The organization also added WNBL Most Valuable Player Isobel Borlase and selected Madina Okot and Indya Nivar in the 2026 WNBA Draft. Okot is noted for her size and rebounding ability as a center, while Nivar brings defensive skills across multiple positions. Borlase joins after earning MVP honors overseas and is expected to contribute scoring and versatility in the backcourt.
Other contributors include Te-Hina Paopao—who played nearly every game during her rookie year—and Taylor Thierry from last year’s draft class. Additional players competing for roster spots are Paige Robinson, Bella Fontleroy, Sacha Washington, Laila Phelia, Holly Winterburn, Sika Koné (returning from last season), Maite Cazorla, and Stephanie Jones.
Head Coach Karl Smesko enters his second season leading Atlanta’s system focused on precision offense. The team will open its regular season at home on May 17 against defending champions Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena. The franchise will play five home games there this year while continuing most games at Gateway Center Arena @ College Park.
Established in 2008 as the Southeast region’s only WNBA franchise according to the official website of the Atlanta Dream official website, ownership partners include Larry Gottesdiener, Suzanne Abair and Renee Montgomery according to the official website. The organization also supports education through initiatives such as backpack drives providing school materials according to their official site and focuses on empowering girls via basketball education programs as reported by their official site.
