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Karl Smesko and the Atlanta Dream have secured a playoff spot and are battling for a top-three seed. They are fourth in the WNBA standings with a 26-14 record and are looking to make the most out of the FIBA World Cup break.

Atlanta Dream News / Athlon Sports / August 29

Karl Smesko’s Appeal Push Helps Angel Reese Avoid One-Game Suspension

Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko was ready to appeal Angel Reese’s eighth technical foul after Friday’s loss to the Portland Fire, before WNBA made its decision.

Atlanta Dream News / HITC / August 18

Karl Smesko shares honest reaction to Angel Reese’s missed game-winner vs. Fever

Karl Smesko has spoken out on Angel Reese following a tough, late-game miss against the Indiana Fever. With the game tied in regulation, Angel Reese grabbed a key offensive rebound but missed the game-winning layup at the buzzer, forcing overtime.

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WNBA News / Athlon Sports / August 16

Atlanta Dream Coach Has One Word For Indiana Fever After Loss on Sunday

Karl Smesko and the Atlanta Dream dropped to 21-13 on the 2026 WNBA season on Sunday, falling to Stephanie White and the Indiana Fever 95-91 in overtime.

Atlanta Dream News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / August 14

Dream HC Karl Smesko hypes up looming Fever clash with playoff implications

Karl Smesko is fully aware of the Atlanta Dream’s competition with the Indiana Fever for the top spot in the WNBA’s Eastern Conference standings this season.

WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 6

Watch: Kelsey Plum accidentally hugs opposing coach while hustling for the ball

Phoenix Mercury star Kelsey Plum and Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko shared an accidental hug before Wednesday’s game ended. With just under eight minutes remaining in the fourth quarter of the contest at Gateway Center in College Park, Ga., Plum sprinted down the floor and along the sideline looking to catch a pass.

Atlanta Dream News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / August 4

Dream’s blowout loss to Aces draws Karl Smesko’s brutally honest assessment

ATLANTA – It was basically Angel Reese’s night in State Farm Arena on Monday, as the space was filled with nothing but pink for Barbie Night. The Atlanta

Atlanta Dream News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / August 1

Karl Smesko’s 1 winning goal for the rest of Dream’s season

With the second half of the season upon us, the Atlanta Dream have started strong out of the All-Star break, winning two games in a row as they’re now on a five-game winning streak.

Atlanta Dream News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / July 11

Karl Smesko offers ‘struggle-deprived’ take for Dream’s recent troubles

COLLEGE PARK – It felt like the Atlanta Dream were turning a corner when they broke their five-game losing streak with a win against the Seattle Storm.

Atlanta Dream News / HerSportsNation / July 3

'Disappointing': Karl Smesko reacts after Atlanta Dream players miss WNBA All-Star starting spots

The head coach of the Atlanta Dream, Karl Smesko, has responded to the fact that none of the Dream players were selected as starters for the WNBA All-Star Game.

Atlanta Dream News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / June 19

Dream’s Karl Smesko drops ‘playoff intensity’ truth bomb on win over Fever

Karl Smesko is feeling positive after seeing his Atlanta Dream squad take down the Indiana Fever on the road throughout Thursday night’s matchup. Smesko is going through the second season of his head coaching career in the WNBA.

Atlanta Dream News / HerSportsNation / June 15

Dream HC Karl Smesko Credits Angel Reese’s Maturity for Dominant Second-Half Performance

After a slower-than-expected start in the first half against expansion side Toronto Tempo, Angel Reese got right back to it in the second half, and head coach Karl Smesko believed it had something to do with keeping calm under testing circumstances.

Atlanta Dream News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / June 5

Dream’s Karl Smesko breaks down offensive struggles in Fever loss

Karl Smesko was critical of how his Atlanta Dream faltered down the stretch in their road loss to the Indiana Fever on Thursday night. Smesko is going through the second season of his head coaching career in the WNBA.

Atlanta Dream News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / June 3

Karl Smesko Teases Angel Reese Evolution With ‘New Shot’ Promise

Angel Reese is one of the best rebounders in the WNBA, a very capable defender, and a persistent inside scorer (although not always with the greatest efficiency).

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Atlanta Dream News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / May 24

Why teams are giving Dream their best to start 2026 WNBA season

The Atlanta Dream are 4-1 to start the season, and they’ve found many different ways to win the games they’ve been in so far. In almost every game they’ve played so far, coming back from deficits has been their thing, which has gotten them their four wins.

Atlanta Dream News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / May 22

Dream’s Rhyne Howard reveals how Karl Smesko question sparked win over Wings

COLLEGE PARK – The Atlanta Dream defeated the Dallas Wings 86-69, and it was midway through the fourth quarter where things clicked for them. After a few games where they’ve had to come back and win, the Dream led for most of this one, and it looked like they were going to walk out with no problem.

Atlanta Dream News / HerSportsNation / April 30

'She Settled Them Down': Karl Smesko on Te-Hina Paopao’s Performance

In just a year as the Atlanta Dream head coach, Karl Smesko has proven to be an exceptional man-manager. And he couldn’t resist himself from lauding Te-Hina Paopao’s game after his side’s recent feat.

Atlanta Dream News / HerSportsNation / April 30

Coach Smesko Praises Angel Reese’s Shooting Progress and Scoring Versatility

Angel Reese has made her playstyle a hallmark of its own in the WNBA. As she begins a new journey with the Atlanta Dream in 2026, team head coach Karl Smesko has outlined where the “Bayou Barbie” stands currently.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / September 19

Dream Coach Laments 'Frustrating' Referee Mistake After Playoff Loss to Fever

The No. 3-seeded Atlanta Dream were eliminated from the 2025 WNBA playoffs after their 87-85 defeat to the Indiana Fever on September 18. While the Dream were winning for most of the game, Indiana stormed back late in the fourth quarter and took a one-point lead on a layup by Aliyah Boston with just 7.4 seconds left to play.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / September 17