The Atlanta Dream have had an up-and-down season so far in 2026. While they remain a top-four team, they have lost their last three games against the Golden State Valkyries (twice) and the Seattle Storm.
Despite their recent struggles, the Dream boast a deep squad headlined by Angel Reese, Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray. The likes of Jordin Canada and Naz Hillmon continue to impress as well, raising optimism that they will be able to get back on track sooner rather than later.
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Interestingly, as the Dream look to further improve the roster, they made a move on Monday.
The Dream announced that they have signed guard Jaylyn Sherrod to a developmental contract. Sherrod was part of the New York Liberty‘s championship team in 2024, making 10 appearances in the regular season and two in the playoffs.
Angel Reese reacts from the bench during an Atlanta Dream game.Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Sherrod has career averages of 1.4 points, 0.5 rebounds, 0.5 assists and 0.4 steals per game. She was also part of the Liberty’s roster for 2025 but was later waived. She eventually joined the Minnesota Lynx for the rest of the campaign.
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Under the player development contract, Sherrod will be allowed to play in a maximum of 12 games with the Dream. She can also join Atlanta in training sessions and practices, as well as travel with the team.
Player development contracts are only available to players with zero to three years of experience. Since Sherrod is only in her third year in the WNBA, she’s qualified to sign the deal.
It will be interesting to see how the Dream utilize Sherrod, but the 24-year-old will certainly benefit from playing alongside elite guards such as Howard and Gray.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jun 30, 2026, where it first appeared in the WNBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
