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Hillmon had the best year of her WNBA career thus far during the 2025 campaign. She averaged career-high numbers in points (8.6), rebounds (6.2), assists (2.4) and blocks (0.4) across her 44 regular-season appearances while shooting 46.3 percent from the floor and 32.1 percent from beyond the arc. The 25-year-old forward received 44 votes for the award, beating out Natisha Hiedeman (22) of the Lynx in convincing fashion.

Walker-Kimbrough had a limited role for most of the 2025 campaign, and she fell out of the rotation during the final month of the regular season. That trend continued during the playoffs, as she totaled just six minutes of playing time during Atlanta's first-round series. The 31-year-old made 41 regular-season appearances (one start) during her first season with the Dream, averaging 1.7 points and 0.9 rebounds in 8.6 minutes per game. She'll be an unrestricted free agent during the offseason and will likely explore her options.

Kone spent time with Washington and Atlanta in 2025, but she wasn't part of the rotation during her time with the Dream. After averaging just 1.4 minutes per game over her eight regular-season appearances with Atlanta, she totaled just three minutes of playing time across the team's first two games in the first-round series against Indiana. Kone will be a reserved player during the offseason, but it wouldn't be surprising to see her have the opportunity to seek out other deals.

Thierry wasn't a consistent part of Atlanta's rotation during her rookie season, and she totaled just two minutes of playing time across the team's three games in the first round of the playoffs. She came off the bench in all 17 of her regular-season appearances this year and averaged 0.4 points and 0.4 rebounds in 2.1 minutes per game. She'll likely have to compete for a spot on the team's Opening Night roster ahead of the 2026 campaign.

Coffey played single-digit minutes in the first two games of Atlanta's first-round playoff series, but she didn't see the court Thursday as the team was eliminated by Indiana. After making double-digit starts in each of the previous four seasons, Coffey's role declined slightly in 2025, as she averaged 3.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 10.3 minutes per game while starting in just two of her 44 regular-season appearances. She'll be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and it seems possible that she'll entertain offers from other teams.

Caldwell played double-digit minutes in the first two games of Atlanta's first-round playoff series, but she wasn't used as much during Thursday's season-ending loss. Despite Thursday's usage, Caldwell had an encouraging season overall, averaging 5.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.9 steals in 18.5 minutes per game across 41 regular-season appearances (16 starts). She'll be a reserved player during the offseason, and it seems likely that the Dream will express interest in bringing her back.

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.

After spending the first 11 seasons of her career in Phoenix, Griner joined the Dream for the 2025 campaign and had one of the worst statistical performances of her professional tenure. She started in just 25 of 39 regular-season appearances, averaging 9.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 20.8 minutes per game, all of which were the lowest marks of her career. Some regression seemed likely since the Dream also acquired Brionna Jones ahead of the 2025 campaign, but she had a limited role in the rotation down the stretch, including single-digit minutes in two of her three playoff appearances. Griner will be an unrestricted free agent during the offseason, and if she chooses to continue her career, it wouldn't be surprising to see her seek out other opportunities ahead of her age-35 season.

Howard wasn't particularly efficient from beyond the arc during Thursday's matchup, but she was the only player on the team to record multiple steals in the narrow season-ending loss. The 25-year-old's production remained steady in most areas during her fourth professional season, but she improved as a passer and took more attempts from beyond the arc. In total, she averaged 17.5 points, 4.6 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 3.1 made three-pointers in 34.9 minutes per game across 33 appearances (32 starts). Howard will be a restricted free agent this winter, and the Dream will likely make it a priority to bring her back in 2026.

Although Jones had a well-rounded stat line overall Thursday, she missed the potential game-winning three-point attempt as time expired, and the Dream were eliminated from the playoffs. The 29-year-old remained productive during her first season in Atlanta, but she had a slightly lower ceiling than in previous years, as she averaged 12.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.1 steals in 26.6 minutes per game while starting in all 44 regular-season matchups. She'll become an unrestricted free agent during the offseason and will presumably draw plenty of interest.

Hillmon played all 40 minutes during Thursday's Game 3, but the Dream fell just short of advancing to the WNBA semifinals. The 25-year-old operated in a part-time starting role for a second consecutive season this year, as she was in the starting five in 17 of 44 regular-season appearances. Her production took a step forward, as she averaged 8.6 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 25.5 minutes per game, all of which were career-best marks. She'll be a restricted free agent during the offseason, and it wouldn't be surprising to see the Dream make a push to bring her back in 2026.

Gray got the job done on the boards and in the scoring column during Game 3, leading the way in both categories for her squad. However, her strong all-around performance wasn't enough to avoid elimination, as Atlanta's season has come to an end. Gray's season ends after averaging career-high numbers in points (18.4), rebounds (5.3) and assists (3.5) per game, shooting 45.1 percent from the field and 38.4 percent from beyond the arc.