Te-Hina Paopao

Paopao had a bit of an inconsistent role during her rookie season, but she ended the year on a high note, starting most of her appearances over the final few weeks of the regular season. Her role dropped off during the playoffs, as she was limited to single-digit minutes in two of three outings, but it was still an encouraging campaign for the No. 18 pick in this year's draft. The Dream have plenty of players set to become free agents during the offseason, and Paopao's role in 2026 could depend on who the team acquires over the winter.

Paopao made the most of her extended playing time after logging just six minutes in Sunday's Game 1 win. The rookie came off the bench and led the Dream in scoring, finishing as one of two Atlanta players to reach double figures. She was also efficient from beyond the arc after shooting just 21.1 percent from downtown in her previous six appearances dating back to Sept. 1. Paopao and the Dream will look to advance to the second round in Thursday's win-or-go-home Game 3 in Atlanta.

With Jordin Canada returning to the starting lineup, Paopao will come off the bench in the team's postseason opener. In her last five regular-season games off the bench, the rookie guard averaged 5.8 points and 3.4 assists in 19.0 minutes per game.

Jordin Canada (leg) is available but may not play in the regular-season finale, as Atlanta already has a playoff spot locked up. As a starter this season (14 games), Paopao has averaged 7.1 points, 3.1 assists and 2.5 rebounds in 23.5 minutes.

With Allisha Gray (knee) returning from a two-game absence, Paopao will retreat to the second unit. Over her last five appearances (all starts), the rookie has averaged 6.8 points, 3.6 assists and 2.4 rebounds across 21.6 minutes per game.