The Dream are currently leading the standings with a record of 30-24 after one quarter. Last season, they finished in fifth place with a record of 19-21, which was their best performance since 2018. This season, they are aiming to compete for playoff positioning and challenge Indiana for a spot in the middle of the standings (5-8).
The Dream have several key players returning for the upcoming season, including 2021 No. 1 overall pick Rhyne Howard who averaged an impressive 17.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game last year. They also have Allisha Gray on their roster, an Olympic gold medalist and three-time WNBA All-Star who averaged an impressive 17.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game last season. Center Cheyenne Parker is another valuable player on the team who averaged an impressive 15 points and 6.7 rebounds per game last year.
In addition to their returning players, the Dream have added veteran center Tina Charles to their roster for this season. Charles is a highly skilled player who has won numerous accolades throughout her career as an all-WNBA player and Olympic gold medalist. She is still seeking her first WNBA championship and will bring valuable experience and leadership to the team as they compete for playoff positioning this season