Atlanta Dream Welcome Back Billings, Hayes, Coffey

The Dream re-signed forward Monique Billings, the team announced Thursday.

“[Monique] is a professional basketball player who fits the culture we’re trying to build here, and her unique skillset filled with bounce and energy will all be huge assets for this team.” – Tanisha Wright

“[Monique] is a professional basketball player who fits the culture we’re trying to build here, and her unique skillset filled with bounce and energy will all be huge assets for this team.” – Tanisha Wright#DoItForTheDream | @moniquebillings pic.twitter.com/V4gFa5fuf2

— Atlanta Dream (@AtlantaDream) February 3, 2022

The team also announced the re-signing of veteran guard Tiffany Hayes and Nia Coffey on the first day of WNBA free agency, Tuesday.

"From our very first conversation with Nia her energy and enthusiasm for what we’re trying to build here shined through, and we know she will add a lot to the culture we’re trying to build here in Atlanta.”

We're excited to have @Niacoff back here in the 🅰️ #DoItForTheDream

— Atlanta Dream (@AtlantaDream) February 1, 2022

Dream fans, help us welcome back Tiffany Hayes and Nia Coffey! #DoItForTheDream

— Atlanta Dream (@AtlantaDream) February 1, 2022

“I’m really excited about how our roster is shaping up,” said head coach Tanisha Wright. “Our priorities heading into Free Agency this year were to sign back Tiffany Hayes and bring in professional basketball players who will bring more to our team than just on-court performance. We have a unique chance here to build a winning culture and turn Atlanta into a place that athletes want to play, and the players we’ve added so far are going to be a huge part of that as we move into the future.”

28, year old Virginia Beach native ( friend to the  Chicks Into Sports show) Elizabeth Williams announced in a Players’ Tribune post that she’ll join the WNBA’s Washington Mystics this season as a free agent.

The Atlanta Dream will tip off their 15th season against the Dallas Wings on the road on Saturday, May 7, the WNBA announced Thursday as part of the 2022 schedule.

The Dream will make their first appearance on the Gateway Center Arena hardwood Wednesday, May 11 against Los Angeles as part of a Home Opening Week Celebration. The week will also include Head Coach Tanisha Wright’s first meeting against her former team, the Las Vegas Aces, who will come to town Friday, May 13.