Dream's Starting Lineup Boosted by Reese Trade

Atlanta's roster overhaul puts them among WNBA's elite teams for 2026 season.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 4:50pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic motion and energy of a WNBA basketball game, with the players' figures deconstructed into abstract shapes and forms.The Atlanta Dream's revamped starting lineup, featuring the addition of All-Star Angel Reese, is poised to make a championship push in the 2026 WNBA season.Atlanta Today

The Atlanta Dream have made a major offseason move, acquiring two-time All-Star Angel Reese from the Chicago Sky. This trade gives the Dream one of the most formidable starting lineups in the WNBA, with Reese joining a core that includes Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard, Naz Hillmon, and Brionna Jones. The Dream are coming off a 30-14 season and are poised to make a championship run in 2026.

Why it matters

The Dream's starting lineup is now one of the most talented and well-rounded in the league, with Reese's addition giving them a dominant rebounder and scoring threat to complement their existing All-Star talent. This move solidifies Atlanta as a top contender in the WNBA and puts the rest of the league on notice.

The details

Reese, the two-time defending rebounding champion, will bring her elite interior presence and developing perimeter game to an already formidable Dream roster. Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard form a potent scoring duo, while Naz Hillmon and Brionna Jones provide a strong interior presence on both ends of the floor. The Dream finished second in the league in both offensive and defensive efficiency last season, and the addition of Reese should only improve those numbers.

  • The Dream acquired Reese from the Chicago Sky in a trade earlier this month.
  • Atlanta finished the 2025 season with a 30-14 record, the best in the Eastern Conference.

The players

Angel Reese

A two-time WNBA All-Star and the league's reigning rebounding champion, Reese is joining the Dream after spending her first three seasons with the Chicago Sky.

Allisha Gray

An All-Star guard for the Dream, Gray is one of the league's most dangerous scorers and a key part of Atlanta's core.

Rhyne Howard

Another All-Star guard for the Dream, Howard is a dynamic scorer who helps form a potent backcourt alongside Gray.

Naz Hillmon

The 2025 WNBA Sixth Player of the Year, Hillmon emerged as a vital role player for the Dream last season and has developed a reliable 3-point shot.

Brionna Jones

A four-time WNBA All-Star, Jones is an extremely consistent offensive player and one of the league's best defensive big women.

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What they’re saying

“Adding Angel Reese to our already talented roster makes us one of the elite teams in the WNBA. We're excited to see what this group can accomplish together.”

— Nicki Collen, Head Coach, Atlanta Dream

What’s next

The Dream will look to build on their strong 2025 season and make a deep playoff run in 2026 with their revamped starting lineup.

The takeaway

The Dream have positioned themselves as a legitimate championship contender in the WNBA with the addition of Angel Reese. Their starting lineup is now one of the most talented and well-rounded in the league, giving them a real shot at winning their first title.