Atlanta Dream Re-Sign Key Players Allisha Gray, Brionna Jones, and Naz Hillmon

The WNBA team brings back three All-Star caliber players ahead of the new season.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:24am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a WNBA basketball game, with overlapping planes of color representing the players and action on the court.The Atlanta Dream's retooled roster, featuring a trio of All-Star players, aims to make a deep playoff push in the new WNBA season.New Haven Today

The Atlanta Dream have agreed to re-sign three key players - Allisha Gray, Brionna Jones, and Naz Hillmon - according to a person familiar with the negotiations. Gray, a first-team All-WNBA selection last season, will return along with Jones, who is recovering from a meniscus tear, and Hillmon, the reigning Sixth Woman of the Year.

Why it matters

The Dream are making a concerted effort to retain their top talent as the WNBA enters a new era of higher salaries and increased player movement. Keeping this trio of All-Star caliber players gives the Dream a strong foundation to build around and compete for a championship.

The details

Gray averaged 18.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.0 assists last season, finishing fourth in MVP voting. Jones, a 30-year-old veteran, averaged 12.8 points and 7.3 rebounds in her first year with the Dream. Hillmon, the Sixth Woman of the Year, put up 8.6 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game.

  • The deals were agreed upon on Friday, April 11, 2026.
  • The new WNBA labor deal, signed in the offseason, has allowed for higher salaries and increased player movement.

The players

Allisha Gray

A 31-year-old guard who was named first-team All-WNBA and finished fourth in MVP voting last season.

Brionna Jones

A 30-year-old forward who averaged 12.8 points and 7.3 rebounds in her first year with the Dream after playing her first 8 seasons with the Connecticut Sun.

Naz Hillmon

The reigning WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year, who averaged 8.6 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game last season.

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What’s next

The Dream are also expected to re-sign Rhyne Howard and Jordin Canada as the team looks to build a championship contender for the upcoming WNBA season.

The takeaway

The Dream's ability to retain their top talent, including three All-Star caliber players, positions the team well to compete at a high level in the new era of the WNBA with increased salaries and player movement.