TE-HINA PAOPAO NEWS

Plays nine minutes off bench Paopao totaled six points (3-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist across nine minutes during Thursday's 87-85 Game 3 loss to the Fever.

Impact Paopao had a bit of an inconsistent role during her rookie season, but she ended the year on a high note, starting in 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.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Dream, Fever set for winner-take-all game 3

The Atlanta Dream and the Indiana Fever face off in game three of the first round of the WNBA playoffs

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston help Fever stay alive in playoffs with 77-60 Game 2 rout over Dream

Kelsey Mitchell scored 19 points and Aliyah Boston added 15 points to lead the Indiana Fever past third-seeded Atlanta Dream 77-60 for its first home playoff win in nearly a decade

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Paces Atlanta in Game 2 loss Paopao posted 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt), one rebound, one steal and one block across 14 minutes in Tuesday's 77-60 Game 2 loss to the Fever.

Impact Paopao made the most of her extended playing time after logging just six minutes in Sunday's Game 1 win. The rookie came off the bench and led the Dream in scoring, finishing as one of two Atlanta players to reach double figures. She was also efficient from beyond the arc after shooting just 21.1 percent from downtown in her previous six appearances dating back to Sept. 1. Paopao and the Dream will look to advance to the second round in Thursday's win-or-go-home Game 3 in Atlanta.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sliding back to bench Sunday Paopao won't start in Sunday's Game 1 against the Fever, Chloe Peterson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact With Jordin Canada returning to the starting lineup, Paopao will come off the bench in the team's postseason opener. In her last five regular-season games off the bench, the rookie guard averaged 5.8 points and 3.4 assists in 19.0 minutes per game.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Starting regular-season finale Paopao will start Wednesday's game against the Sun.

Impact Jordin Canada (leg) is available but may not play in the regular-season finale, as Atlanta already has a playoff spot locked up. As a starter this season (14 games), Paopao has averaged 7.1 points, 3.1 assists and 2.5 rebounds in 23.5 minutes.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Sliding to bench Monday Paopao won't start in Monday's game against the Sun.

Impact With Allisha Gray (knee) returning from a two-game absence, Paopao will retreat to the second unit. Over her last five appearances (all starts), the rookie has averaged 6.8 points, 3.6 assists and 2.4 rebounds across 21.6 minutes per game.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Nears double-double in win Paopao finished 14 points (5-8 FG, 4-7 3Pt), six rebounds, eight assists, two steals and one block across 26 minutes in Friday's 100-78 win over the Wings.

Impact Paopao dished out a team-high total in the assists department, which is also a season high, while also being efficient from beyond the arc at 57.4 percent. She has scored 14 or more points four times during the 2025 campaign.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta secures a WNBA playoff spot for 11th time in franchise history with 100-78 win over Wings

Rhyne Howard had 24 points, six 3-pointers and a career-high six blocks, Allisha Gray added 19 points and the Atlanta Dream secured the WNBA’s third playoff spot with a 100-78 vict...

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

Struggles in Thursday's start Paopao racked up eight points (3-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists and two steals over 30 minutes during Thursday's 75-73 win over Minnesota.

Impact Paopao moved into the starting five in place of Maya Caldwell, but she had a rough night shooting. The good news is that she hit twice from distance, while doing well in the other counting stats. She is averaging 8.3 points, 4.3 assists, 2.0 rebounds, 1.7 three-pointers and 1.0 steals per game across the past three outings.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Steps into starting five Paopao is starting Thursday's game against the Lynx, Wilton C. Jackson II of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Paopao will draw her first start since Aug. 10, bumping Maya Caldwell to a bench role. Paopao is averaging 6.0 points and 3.3 assists in his last four appearances as a reserve and could see more opportunities Thursday evening.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Goes for 10 points off bench Paopao finished with 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt), four assists, two rebounds and one steal across 29 minutes in Sunday's 79-63 win against the Valkyries.

Impact Paopao was seeing an increase in playing time and production with Jordin Canada (hamstring) on the shelf. While Maya Caldwell made the start with Canada out, the rookie Paopao was a little more productive, and she didn't have a turnover.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Rhyne Howard scores 14 points to lead Dream past Valkyries 79-63

Rhyne Howard had 14 points, six assists and five rebounds, Brionna Jones added 13 points and nine rebounds, and the Atlanta Dream ran away from the Golden State Valkyries in the th...

AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

Not starting Wednesday Paopao isn't part of the first unit for Wednesday's game against the Storm.

Impact With Jordin Canada (hamstring) sidelined, Paopao seemed likely to make her third consecutive start. However, Maya Caldwell will draw the start instead. In 23 games off the bench this season, Paopao averaged 5.0 points, 1.7 assists and 1.1 rebounds across 11.3 minutes.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in 15 minutes Paopao recorded five points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 15 minutes during Sunday's 74-66 win over Phoenix.

Impact Jordin Canada suffered a leg injury during this contest and was unable to return, making Paopao a player to monitor closely. Paopao had played at least 33 minutes in three of her previous four contests, so the Dream clearly trust in the sharpshooter.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 12 points in start Paopao produced 12 points (4-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, two assists and one block across 36 minutes during Thursday's 86-65 win over the Sky.

Impact Paopao moved into the starting lineup in place of Maya Caldwell (personal). Her fantasy value has been surging over her past four outings with the guard averaging 9.3 points, 4.0 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 0.8 steals. She's worth a long look with her newfound role in Atlanta.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta controls the second half and beats the Sky 86-65 for 4th straight victory

Allisha Gray scored 25 points, Jordin Canada had 17 points, six rebounds and six assists, and the Atlanta Dream controlled the second half and beat the Chicago Sky 86-65 for their...

AUGUST 8 • Associated Press

Joining starting lineup Paopao is starting Thursday's game against the Sky, Michael Waterloo of Winsidr reports.

Impact Paopao will take the place of Maya Caldwell, who is out Thursday for personal reasons. Paopao made her last start July 30 against Dallas, finishing with 11 points, eight rebounds and six assists over 37 minutes.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 33 minutes in win Paopao supplied seven points (3-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), one rebound, five assists, one block and two steals over 33 minutes during Sunday's 99-83 win over Washington.

Impact Nia Coffey made the headlines with 15 points in 17 minutes off the bench, but Paopao certainly played her part. With Brittney Griner (neck) missing the past two games, the Dream have rolled with smaller lineups which has benefitted Paopao from a fantasy perspective.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Paopao will come off the bench during Friday's game against the Mercury.

Impact After starting in place of Jordin Canada during Wednesday's game against the Wings, Paopao will be back in the second unit Friday. In 21 games in a bench role during the 2025 campaign, Paopao has averaged 4.8 points, 1.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, shooting 52.1 percent from the floor and 50 percent from beyond the arc.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Makes most of starting opportunity Paopao closed Wednesday's 88-85 victory over the Wings with 11 points (5-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt), eight rebounds and six assists in 37 minutes.

Impact Paopao slid into the starting five in place of Jordin Canada, who was a late scratch due to illness. The rookie didn't necessarily shoot the ball well, but she was able to chip in and provide plenty of counting stats. It was her first career game with at least 10 points, at least eight rebounds and at least six assists in the same outing.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Hillmon hits tiebreaking 3 with 2.6 seconds left, scores career-high 21 points as Dream beat Wings

Naz Hillmon made the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 2.6 seconds left and scored 12 of her career-high 21 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Atlanta Dream to an 88-85 victory ove...

JULY 31 • Associated Press

Starting Wednesday Paopao is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Wings, Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal reports.

Impact Paopao will make her first start since the fourth game of the season, stepping into the first unit on short notice after Jordin Canada (illness) went from available to out in the matter of hours leading up to tipoff. In her last five games, Paopao is averaging 4.6 points, 1.6 assists and 1.2 rebounds over 10.4 minutes.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Notches two points Paopao amassed two points (1-1 FG) over four minutes during Tuesday's 77-75 loss to Golden State.

Impact Paopao remains buried on the depth chart in Atlanta, playing a combined 19 minutes over her last three games. To her credit, she's hitting 47.3 percent from beyond the arc on the season.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 12 minutes in loss Paopao recorded five points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and one assist across 12 minutes during Tuesday's 87-72 loss to the Aces.

Impact Paopao played double-digit minutes for the second game in a row, but Shatori Walker-Kimbrough was more effective in 23 minutes off the bench. Even with Rhyne Howard (knee) out for the remainder of July, Paopao seems unlikely to generate much momentum.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE