The Atlanta Dream have had an up-and-down season to date in 2026. While they continue to be a top-four staff, they’ve misplaced their final three video games in opposition to the Golden State Valkyries (twice) and the Seattle Storm.
Despite their latest struggles, the Dream boast a deep squad headlined by Angel Reese, Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray. The likes of Jordin Canada and Naz Hillmon proceed to impress as effectively, elevating optimism that they’ll have the ability to get again on monitor sooner moderately than later.
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Interestingly, because the Dream look to additional enhance the roster, they made a transfer on Monday.
The Dream announced that they have signed guard Jaylyn Sherrod to a developmental contract. Sherrod was half of the New York Liberty‘s championship staff in 2024, making 10 appearances within the common season and two within the playoffs.
Angel Reese reacts from the bench throughout an Atlanta Dream sport.Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Sherrod has profession averages of 1.4 factors, 0.5 rebounds, 0.5 assists and 0.4 steals per sport. She was additionally half of the Liberty’s roster for 2025 however was later waived. She finally joined the Minnesota Lynx for the remaining of the marketing campaign.
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Under the participant improvement contract, Sherrod will probably be allowed to play in a most of 12 video games with the Dream. She may also be a part of Atlanta in coaching classes and practices, in addition to journey with the staff.
Player improvement contracts are solely accessible to gamers with zero to 3 years of expertise. Since Sherrod is just in her third yr within the WNBA, she’s certified to signal the deal.
It will probably be fascinating to see how the Dream make the most of Sherrod, however the 24-year-old will definitely profit from taking part in alongside elite guards similar to Howard and Gray.
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This story was initially printed by Athlon Sports on Jun 30, 2026, the place it first appeared within the WNBA part. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.