Atlanta Dream

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 29: Maya Moore #23 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots the ball against the Atlanta Dream on June 29, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Two-half Takeaways: Lynx go ‘outside’ for sixth straight win

Charles, Boyd get Liberty back on track

The joyful breakthrough: behind the scenes after Indiana’s first win

UPDATED: Tiffany Hayes, Breanna Stewart exchange words over hair pull

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 5: Tiffany Hayes #15 of the Atlanta Dream handles the ball against the Connecticut Sun on June 5, 2018 at Hank McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Dantas, defense dominant in Atlanta Dream’s win over Connecticut Sun

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 3: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury shoots the ball against the Atlanta Dream on June 3, 2018 at Hank McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Takeaways: Atlanta Dream’s shooting slump, Diana Taurasi’s greatness

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 29: Tiffany Hayes #15 of the Atlanta Dream shoots the ball against the Minnesota Lynx on May 29, 2018 at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Defense, big shots leads Atlanta Dream to unlikely win over Minnesota Lynx

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 26: Layshia Clarendon #23 of the Atlanta Dream handles the ball against Skylar Diggins-Smith #4 of the Dallas Wings on May 26, 2018 at Hank McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Takeaways: Dream’s defense improves, but Wings prove to be a tough match-up

ARLINGTON, TX - MAY 20: Angel McCoughtry #35 of the Atlanta Dream handles the ball against the Dallas Wings on May 20, 2018 at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photos by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)

Fouls were a problem in Atlanta Dream’s loss to Dallas Wings: Three Takeaways

DES MOINES, IA - MAY 6: a general view of the WNBA Championships trophies during the game between the Washington Mystics vs the Minnesota Lynx in a WNBA pre-season game on May 6, 2018 at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jason Bradwell/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Money Line: May 20 WNBA spreads, totals and analysis, part 1

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 19: Brittney Sykes #7 of the Atlanta Dream handles the ball against the Washington Mystics on July 19, 2017 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Pace, defense, ‘deadly’: the 2018 Atlanta Dream season preview

COLUMBUS, OH - FEBRUARY 21: Ohio State Buckeyes forward Alexa Hart (22) drives to the basket against Northwestern Wildcats forward Abbie Wolf (21) during the second half of a regular season Big 10 Conference basketball game between the Northwestern Wildcats and the Ohio State Buckeyes on February 21, 2018 at the Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Atlanta Dream waive Leuchanka, sign Hart and Julien

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 12: Monique Billings of the Atlanta Dream and Jordin Canada of the Seattle Storm talk with the media during the WNBA Draft 2018 on April 12, 2018 at Nike New York Headquarters in New York, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Melanie Fidler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nicki Collen got what she wanted in her first Atlanta Dream draft

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 25: Bria Holmes

Connecticut Sun acquire Bria Holmes from Atlanta Dream

Australia's centre Elizabeth Cambage (R) defends against Belarus' centre Yelena Leuchanka during a Women's round Group A basketball match between Australia and Belarus at the Youth Arena in Rio de Janeiro on August 13, 2016 during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. / AFP / Andrej ISAKOVIC (Photo credit should read ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP/Getty Images)

Atlanta Dream sign Yelena Leuchanka

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 26: Elizabeth Williams

Elizabeth Williams signs contract extension with Atlanta Dream

SEATTLE, WA - MAY 26: Blake Dietrick

Atlanta Dream sign Blake Dietrick to training camp contract

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 19: Damiris Dantas

Atlanta Dream re-sign Damiris Dantas

NANTES,FRANCE - JUNE 14 : Elonu Adaora of Nigeria in action during the FIBA Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2016 between Nigeria and Korea at La Trocardire in Nantes,France on June 14,2016. (Photo by Stringer/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

Atlanta Dream sign Adaora Elonu to training camp deal

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 15: Angel McCoughtry

Angel McCoughtry returns to Atlanta Dream on multi-year deal

INDIANAPOLIS - MAY 14: Maggie Lucas

Atlanta Dream sign Maggie Lucas

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 18: Jessica Breland

Jessica Breland signs multi-year contract with Atlanta Dream

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 4: Renee Montgomery

Renee Montgomery, Atlanta Dream agree to terms on deal

ROSEMONT, IL - SEPTEMBER 25: Angel McCoughtry

WNBA Offseason Primer: Atlanta Dream

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 25: Bria Holmes

Bria Holmes to miss 2018 season due to pregnancy

Atlanta Dream hire Darius Taylor to round out coaching staff

UNCASVILLE, CT - AUGUST 25: Connecticut Sun assistant coach Steve Smith (left), head coach Curt Miller and assistant coach Nicki Collen look on during the first half of an WNBA game between Chicago Sky and Connecticut Sun on August 25, 2017, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. Chicago defeated Connecticut 96-83. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

PODCAST: Nicki Collen talks Atlanta Dream and her pathway to coaching

UNCASVILLE, CT - AUGUST 04: Connecticut Sun assistant coach Nicki Collen and athletic trainer Jerremy Norman look on during the first half of an WNBA game between Phoenix Mercury and Connecticut Sun on August 4, 2017, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. Connecticut defeated Phoenix 93-92. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

WNBA news: Nicki Collen named Atlanta Dream head coach