Dream Set 2026 Training Camp Roster

The Atlanta Dream officially announced its 2026 training camp roster, and it’s clear this group isn’t just talented — it’s built with intention.

After a defining offseason, Atlanta returns its core while adding serious firepower, including two-time WNBA All-Star Angel Reese, WNBL MVP Isobel Borlase and multiple 2026 draft selections. The result is a roster that blends continuity, depth and long-term upside as the franchise continues pushing toward championship contention.

At the center of it all is a six-player core that has already established itself among the league’s elite: Allisha Gray, Brionna Jones, Jordin Canada, Naz Hillmon, Rhyne Howard and Reese. It’s a group that brings experience, versatility and a clear identity on both ends of the floor.

That foundation is strengthened by returning contributors like Te-Hina Paopao, who appeared in all but one game during her rookie season and continues to develop into a steady backcourt presence, along with Taylor Thierry, entering her second season after being part of Atlanta’s 2025 draft class.

This group was instrumental in the Dream’s historic 2025 campaign, where the team posted 30 wins and a franchise-best .682 winning percentage. Across the board, they set the tone statistically and culturally — unselfish, consistent and fully bought into winning — a standard Atlanta is continuing to build on.

The roster gets another boost from a 2026 draft class that adds size, versatility and defensive edge. Atlanta selected Madina Okot at No. 13 and Indya Nivar at No. 28. Okot, a 6-foot-6 center, brings elite size and rebounding presence, while Nivar adds a disruptive, defense-first mentality with the ability to impact multiple areas of the game.

Competition for final roster spots is expected to be strong. Players including Paige Robinson, Bella Fontleroy, Sacha Washington, Laila Phelia, Holly Winterburn, Sika Koné, Maite Cazorla and Stephanie Jones will all be competing to earn a place on the opening day roster, highlighting the depth Atlanta has built across positions.

Head coach Karl Smesko enters his second WNBA season continuing to implement a system centered on precision, spacing and efficiency. With a full offseason and a returning core in place, the Dream are focused on sharpening their identity and raising their ceiling heading into 2026.

Atlanta opens the season at home on May 17 against the defending champion Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena — an early test that should offer a strong measure of just how far this group can go.