The Atlanta Dream adding forward Angel Reese is a huge boost to the team’s 2026 WNBA title chances.
Atlanta already improved dramatically in 2025 under first year head coach Karl Smesko, and adding Reese will only further cement the team’s contending status with her ace rebounding and general post abilities.
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What will the starting lineup in Atlanta look like with Reese in the fold? Well, it’s a bit tricky to project right now with some of the team’s key players headed to free agency. However, we bet Atlanta will retain some of its key talents.
Let’s do a rough projection of what the starting lineup will look like for the Dream with Reese in the mix. Just know that this could change wildly depending on what Atlanta does in WNBA free agency this week.
PG Jordin Canada (re-sign)
Jun 6, 2025; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada (3) shoots the ball against the Connecticut Sun in the first half at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
SG Allisha Gray (re-sign)
Allisha Gray won the 2024 3-point contest.
SF Rhyne Howard
Jun 15, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (10) looks to pass in front of Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes (20) during the first quarter at CareFirst Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images
PF Angel Reese
Jun 10, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) brings the ball up court in the first quarter against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
C Brittney Griner (re-sign)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – AUGUST 13: Brittney Griner #42 of the Atlanta Dream reacts against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on August 13, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Projecting the Dream’s starting lineup with Angel Reese after trade
