2016 Atlanta Dream season

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The 2016 Atlanta Dream season was the team’s ninth in the WNBA. Coached by Michael Cooper, the Dream played at Philips Arena and drew about 5,614 fans per game. They finished the regular season 17–17, placing 4th in the Eastern Conference, and earned a playoff spot after missing the previous year.

Playoffs
- The Dream won in the first round against Seattle, then lost in the second round to Chicago, ending their run.

Key players and stats
- Angel McCoughtry led the team in scoring with 19.5 points per game.
- Elizabeth Williams was the top rebounder at 8.1 boards per game.
- Layshia Clarendon averaged 3.5 assists per game.
- Other notable contributors included Tiffany Hayes, Sancho Lyttle, and Bria Holmes.

Draft and roster moves
- 2016 Draft picks for Atlanta: Bria Holmes (11th), Rachel Hollivay (13th), Courtney Walker (16th), Niya Johnson (28th).
- Major trades and signings:
- Traded the 4th overall pick in the 2016 draft to Connecticut Sun for Elizabeth Williams.
- Traded Shoni Schimmel to New York Liberty for a 2017 second-round pick.
- Acquired Layshia Clarendon from Indiana Fever for a 2nd-round pick.
- Added players such as Matee Ajavon, Cierra Burdick, Ariel Massengale, Bria Holmes, Niya Johnson, and Courtney Walker to the roster; made several veteran waivers and roster adjustments during the season.
- Sancho Lyttle was temporarily suspended for overseas commitments, then activated later; several other players were waived or signed to training camps as the roster was finalized.

Awards and honors
- Angel McCoughtry earned Western/Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors during the season.
- Elizabeth Williams was recognized for her improvement during the year.
- The team also earned other league-wide accolades for standout players.

Season summary
- The Dream improved enough to reach the playoffs with a balanced 17–17 record. They showed strong contributions from McCoughtry, Williams, and Clarendon, had midseason roster reshuffles, and finished the year with momentum heading into the 2017 season.