Allisha Gray is closing on a three‑year, max‑plus contract with the Atlanta Dream, a move that cements her status as the franchise’s cornerstone. The 31‑year‑old finished last season with a career‑best 18.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4 assists per game, earning First‑Team All‑WNBA honors and a top‑four MVP nod, and a dazzling finish to the season.

Smesko’s offensive scheme opened doors for Gray, who stretched her range to the perimeter, attempting 6.1 threes per game and shooting 45.1% from the floor and 38.4% from beyond the arc—both career highs and among the league’s best. Her performance helped Atlanta reach a 30‑win season, the club’s highest tally in franchise history.

Adding the contract to a roster that already includes returning star Brionna Jones, the Dream lock in a core that can challenge for a title. The deal also signals the league’s growing parity, as veteran talent locks in long‑term security while teams rebuild around proven performers. Atlanta’s front office has secured a proven high‑impact player for the next three seasons.