After falling one game short, 3 Dream players Atlanta needs to move on from and replace next year

Canada and the shooting need

Jordin Canada brings urgency and passing skill, but her outside shooting is a concern for Atlanta. She shot 29.2 percent from three this season, her third consecutive year below 30 percent, although she made 51 percent of her two-point attempts.

The team could explore trading Canada to a roster better suited to her strengths, creating cap space for a guard who can score and handle the ball. The piece raises Kelsey Mitchell and Kelsey Plum as possible targets, not confirmed options.

Jones and the center rotation

Angel Reese won Defensive Player of the Year and, after the 2026 season, appears best suited to play center for Atlanta. That leaves Brionna Jones, who missed the entire postseason, with a less certain role.

Jones has two contract years remaining at just over $1 million per year. The piece argues that paying that amount for a backup may not be the best use of resources, particularly with uncertainty about her health in 2027.

A trade could give Atlanta cap room and perhaps a draft pick. Portland is mentioned as a possible destination, while the piece also floats using the savings to pursue Rae Burrell and Nyara Sabally.

Bonner’s uncertain future

That statement suggests retirement but does not confirm it. If Bonner does continue playing, the piece still advises Atlanta to look elsewhere, pointing to her 27.9 percent three-point shooting this season and the team’s need for long-range scoring.