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Atlanta Dream extend core qualifying offer to Allisha Gray
The move comes after the Dream acquired Angel Reese in a trade with the Chicago Sky.
Apr. 8, 2026 at 4:10am
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The Atlanta Dream's efforts to retain star guard Allisha Gray amid a busy offseason reflect the team's desire to build on last season's success.Chicago TodayThe Atlanta Dream have extended a core qualifying offer to guard Allisha Gray, who is an unrestricted free agent. Gray is coming off a breakout season where she averaged career-highs in points, rebounds, assists, and minutes played, earning her first All-WNBA First Team selection and third straight All-Star nod. The Dream are looking to keep their core together after acquiring star forward Angel Reese in a trade with the Chicago Sky.
Why it matters
Retaining Gray is crucial for the Dream as they look to build on last season's success and potentially win their first WNBA championship. Gray's emergence as a star player was a big reason for the team's record-setting 30-win campaign, and keeping her alongside Reese and the rest of the core could make the Dream a formidable contender.
The details
The core qualifying offer to Gray is a one-year, fully guaranteed deal with a supermax salary. Gray averaged 18.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.1 steals per game last season, all career-highs. She was named to the All-WNBA First Team for the first time and earned her third straight All-Star selection, finishing fourth in MVP voting and third in Most Improved Player voting.
- The Dream acquired Angel Reese in a trade with the Chicago Sky on Monday, April 8, 2026.
The players
Allisha Gray
A 31-year-old guard for the Atlanta Dream who is coming off a breakout season and is now an unrestricted free agent.
Angel Reese
A 23-year-old forward who was recently traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream.
Rhyne Howard
A star player for the Atlanta Dream who teamed up with Allisha Gray, Brittney Griner, and Briona Jones to lead the team to a record 30 wins last season.
Brittney Griner
A key member of the Atlanta Dream's core group of players.
Briona Jones
A player who was part of the Atlanta Dream's core group that led the team to a record 30 wins last season.
What’s next
If Gray accepts the core qualifying offer, she will play the 2026 season on a one-year, fully guaranteed deal with a supermax salary. If she declines the offer, Gray will become an unrestricted free agent and could sign with any team.
The takeaway
The Dream's decision to extend a core qualifying offer to Allisha Gray shows their commitment to keeping their core group together after a record-setting 30-win season. Retaining Gray alongside the addition of Angel Reese could make the Dream a top contender for the WNBA championship in the upcoming season.
