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News Articles: Atlanta Dream

Multi-time WNBA All-Star and United States Olympian Brittney Griner (center) was all smiles during a press conference at Ventanas on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. Photo by Kerri Phox/The Atlanta Voice

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Atlanta Dream sign the firm of Griner, Jones & Walker-Kimbrough to shore up lineup, postseason expectations

Griner, Jones, and Walker-Kimbrough were officially announced as the team’s newest members on Tuesday, Feb. 4.

February 06, 2025
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  • Donnell Suggs
Phantom center Brittney Griner (42) stands on the court during the second half of an Unrivaled 3-on-3 basketball game against Mist Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, in Medley, Fla.

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Brittney Griner could face 1-year window to take advantage of new talent on Atlanta Dream roster

New Atlanta Dream star Brittney Griner says her one-year deal was based on more than just positioning herself for a bigger contract when the WNBA's new collective bargaining agreement is expected to take effect in one year.

February 05, 2025
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FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order on AI, in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington, U.S., January 23, 2025./File Photo

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Georgia Today: Laken Riley Act signed into law; First measles case of 2025; ATL Dream signs Griner

On the Wednesday, Jan. 29 edition of Georgia Today: President Donald Trump signs the Laken Riley Act into law; State health officials confirm Georgia's first case of measles for 2025; and the Atlanta Dream signs WNBA superstar Brittney Griner.

January 29, 2025
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
Florida Gulf Coast coach Karl Smesko talks during a news conference after an NCAA college basketball game in the Gulf Coast Showcase, Nov. 25, 2023, in Estero, Fla.

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Atlanta Dream hire longtime Florida Gulf Coast coach Karl Smesko to lead team

The Atlanta Dream have hired longtime Florida Gulf Coast coach Karl Smesko to lead the team. Smesko built Florida Gulf Coast into a perennial NCAA Tournament team and has the third highest winning percentage in women's college basketball.

November 13, 2024
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Atlanta Dream head coach Tanisha Wright reacts during the first half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the New York Liberty, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in New York.

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Dream fire Tanisha Wright in WNBA's 3rd coach firing since playoffs began

The Atlanta Dream have fired coach Tanisha Wright. The franchise announced the move on Wednesday. Wright took over the team in 2021 and helped them reach the playoffs the last two seasons.

October 02, 2024
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  • Associated Press
Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark (22) dribbles the ball against Atlanta Dream's Allisha Gray (15) in the first half of an WNBA basketball game, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

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Atlanta Dream plays record-setting attendance game vs. Caitlin Clark-led Fever

For the second time this year, enthusiasm for WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever drove record-setting attendance at an Atlanta Dream game. A WNBA in Georgia record 17,608 tickets were sold for last night's matchup. That's 33 more than were sold for the Fever game in June.

August 27, 2024
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  • Peter Biello
Libertarian challenger Chase Oliver, left, and Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., participate in a U.S. Senate debate during the Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young Debate Series in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. Republican challenger Herschel Walker was invited but did not attend. (AP Photo/Ben Gray)

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GPB evening headlines for May 27, 2024

Libertarian activist from Atlanta Chase Oliver is the Libertarian nomination for President.

The Atlanta Dream lose to the Minnesota Lynx.

Braves star Ronald Acuña, Jr. is out for the season.

May 27, 2024
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Indiana Fever's Aliyah Boston, left, and Caitlin Clark pose for a photo during the Indiana Fever media day, Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in Indianapolis.

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Atlanta Dream moving two games vs Caitlin Clark-led Fever to NBA arena

To accommodate much larger crowds, the Atlanta Dream are moving their two regular-season home games against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever to the downtown home of the NBA Hawks. The Dream's regular venue, 3,500-seat Gateway Center Arena near the city's airport, is the smallest in the WNBA.

May 16, 2024
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  • Associated Press
Renee Montgomery of Atlanta Dream

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Atlanta Dream Scores New Owners, Including Former Player; Loeffler Sells Stake

Former U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler’s days as owner of the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream basketball team are over.

February 26, 2021
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  • La'Raven Taylor
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Message to GA Senator Kelly Loeffler From Female Sports Stars: 'Sell Team Today'

Fans of women's sports are learning female players can hit just as hard with words as they do with their athletic pursuits. The latest target is Sen....

July 08, 2020
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  • Donna Lowry
In this March 31, 2009, file photo, Connecticut guard Renee Montgomery brings the ball up during the second half of a women's NCAA college basketball tournament regional final against Arizona State in Trenton, N.J.

Trio Of Former UConn Greats Leading Social Justice Charge

Renee Montgomery and Tiffany Hayes appreciated what former UConn teammate Maya Moore was doing when the All-Star forward stepped away from basketball...

July 02, 2020
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  • Associated Press
The Atlanta Dream announced Friday the team will play their home games in the new Gateway Center Arena in College Park, Georgia.

Atlanta Dream Gets A New Home In College Park And A New Logo

Come next WNBA season, the Atlanta Dream will have a new home in College Park. The team announced Friday , they would play their home games in the 2020...

October 20, 2019
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  • Ross Terrell
Atlanta Dream head coach Nicki Collen, left, watches during the first half of Game 3 of a WNBA semifinals basketball playoff game against the Washington Mystics, Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, in Washington.

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Atlanta Dream Head Coach Shares Journey From Childhood Games To Championship Hopes

Atlanta's professional women's basketball team, the Atlanta Dream, is preparing for the upcoming season. It had a successful run last year and made it...

May 21, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • La'Raven Taylor ,
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Atlanta Dream head coach Nicki Collen, left, watches during the first half of Game 3 of a WNBA semifinals basketball playoff game against the Washington Mystics, Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, in Washington.

Atlanta Dream Head Coach Nicki Collen Shares Journey From Childhood Games to Championship Hopes

Atlanta's professional women's basketball team, the Atlanta Dream, is preparing for the upcoming season. It had a successful run last year and made it...

January 17, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • La'Raven Taylor ,
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GPB Midday Headlines For Monday September 3, 2018

Reward Offered In Confederate Monument Vandalization Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice To Be Sworn In Atlanta Dream One Win Away From WNBA Finals Berth

September 03, 2018
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