Karl Smesko outlines goal as Atlanta Dream aim for improved season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Karl Smesko, head coach of the Atlanta Dream, shared his vision for the remainder of the WNBA season. After a five-game winning streak, including recent victories over the Dallas Wings and Seattle Storm, Smesko emphasized the team's shift in mentality from believing they can win to expecting to win. Players Allisha Gray, Angel Reese, Naz Hillmon, and Brionna Jones contributed significantly to the recent successes. With the trade deadline approaching, the Dream may look to enhance their roster for the remaining games. Smesko highlighted the urgency to maximize practice time as the season progresses.
- •Atlanta Dream on a five-game winning streak.
- •Recent wins against the Dallas Wings and Seattle Storm.
- •Smesko wants a mindset shift for the team's expectations.
- •Trade deadline approaching as the Dream consider roster improvements.
- •Players Gray, Reese, Hillmon, and Jones key to recent successes.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Karl Smesko’s 1 winning goal for the rest of Dream’s season
"The Dream believe they can beat anybody in the league, and Karl Smesko wants them to take it to another level.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- WNBA•Aug 1, 2026, 7:04 AM‘I’ve Given My Answer Already’ — Portland Fire HC Puts Card on the Table on Sophie Cunningham-Fueled Anti-Trans Debate
- WNBA•Aug 1, 2026, 6:59 AMClark's 32-point night fuels Fever's latest 100-point explosion - ESPN
- WNBA•Aug 1, 2026, 5:47 AMDream’s Angel Reese makes Atlanta history with double-double vs. Storm
- WNBA•Aug 1, 2026, 5:30 AMJordin Canada gets real on how Dream can become best team in the WNBA
- WNBA•Aug 1, 2026, 5:04 AM‘I Started Crying, I Was Embarrassed’ — Bullied Sophie Cunningham Fan Reveals Emotional Reaction to Storm Co-Owner’s Heckling
- WNBA•Aug 1, 2026, 4:37 AMFlau’jae Johnson’s Mom Shares 4-Word Reaction As Former LSU Teammate Joins Marina Mabrey In Toronto
