Atlanta Dream's Dan Padover wins record third WNBA Executive of the Year award
Atlanta Dream general manager Dan Padover is in a class by himself, winning the WNBA Executive of the Year for a record third timeSEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press
JORDIN CANADA #3 - GUARD - ATLANTA DREAM
11.2 PPG •
3.2 RPG •
5.7 APG
11.2 PPG
3.2 RPG
5.7 APG
Double-doubles in Game 3 loss Canada finished with 18 points (8-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-5 FT), three rebounds, 10 assists and one block across 33 minutes during Thursday's 87-85 Game 3 loss to the Fever.
Impact Canada delivered a solid all-around performance in Game 3, which ultimately proved to be a heartbreaking season-ending loss for Atlanta. The veteran guard bounced back from disappointing outings in Game 1 and Game 2, finishing with her best showing of the series. Her season comes to an end, averaging double digits in the scoring column for the third straight season (11.2) while also adding 3.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.7 steals per game, shooting 76 percent from the floor and 29.1 percent from three-point range.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Ends with four points in Game 2 Canada posted four points (2-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), six assists and two steals across 23 minutes in Tuesday's 77-60 Game 2 loss to the Fever.
Impact Canada has started the two games in this series after coming off the bench in the regular-season finale. Canada has had a tough time in this series, hitting just 20.0 percent (3-15 FG) from the field, while averaging only 3.0 points, 5.0 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.6 steals in two games.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Game 1 Canada will start Sunday's Game 1 against the Fever, Chloe Peterson of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact After starting three straight games, Canada came off the bench during the regular-season finale and played only nine minutes. As expected, she'll return to the starting lineup for the playoffs, sending Te-Hina Paopao to the bench. As a starter this season (26 games), Canada has averaged 11.3 points, 5.9 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 29.0 minutes per game.
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Sees just nine minutes Canada ended with four points (1-1 FG, 2-2 FT), four assists and one steal across nine minutes during Wednesday's 88-72 win over the Sun.
Impact With Atlanta already securing a spot in the playoffs, it appears the Dream took it easy on Canada to keep her fresh for the postseason. Presumably, she should be a full go in the postseason.
SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Wednesday Canada won't start Wednesday's game against the Sun.
Impact Canada has started three straight games, averaging 6.7 points, 8.0 assists, 2.3 steals and 1.0 blocks in 30.7 minutes. She's apparently still available off the bench, though she may not be 100 percent back from a leg injury that cost her eight straight games in August. Te-Hina Paopao will start in Canada's place during Atlanta's regular-season finale.
SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Available to play Canada (leg) is available to play against the Sun on Monday, Meghan L. Hall of USA Today reports.
Impact No surprises here, as Canada was previously listed as probable. Allisha Gray (knee) has also been cleared to play for the Dream. With two games remaining in the regular season, the Dream will likely be monitoring Canada closely to avoid any setbacks with her hamstring.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Probable for Monday Canada (leg) is probable for Monday's game against the Sun, Meghan L. Hall of USA Today reports.
Impact Canada appears on the injury report with a leg issue, but her probable tag suggests she's likely to play Monday. After missing a chunk of August due to a hamstring injury, the guard has averaged 9.7 points, 6.3 assists, 2.0 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 29.0 minutes per game across three contests since returning.
SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Howard and Dream tie WNBA 3-point records in 104-85 win over Sparks
Rhyne Howard tied the WNBA record with nine 3-pointers and finished with 37 points, Atlanta tied the team record with 19 3s and the Dream beat the Los Angeles Sparks 104-85SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press
Posts double-double in start Canada logged 10 points (3-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, 10 assists, two blocks and four steals across 36 minutes during Wednesday's 86-75 win over the Sparks.
Impact Canada struggled with her shot in her return to the starting lineup, but she was able to rack up the big assist total, while showing out on the defensive end. Three of her rebounds were of the defensive variety, and her four steals tied a season best. She has scored at least 10 points in five straight games, including two outings since returning from injury.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Dream beat the Sparks 86-75 to move into sole possession of second place in the WNBA standings
Rhyne Howard scored 19 points, Brionna Jones had 16 points and 13 rebounds for her 12th double-double of the season, and the Atlanta Dream beat the Los Angeles Sparks 86-75 to move...SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press
Returns to starting five Canada is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Sparks.
Impact Canada returned from an eight-game absence due to a hamstring injury Monday and played 20 minutes off the bench. She'll slide back into her usual starting role Wednesday and should see an increase in minutes -- though it may not be her season average of 28.5 minutes per game.
SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Very accurate in return to action Canada supplied 15 points (6-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one assist, one assist and one block across 20 minutes in Monday's 93-76 win over the Sun.
Impact Canada (hamstring) was back after an eight-game absence due to a hamstring injury. She was extremely accurate from the field, which was impressive considering the long layoff. She ended up with an impressive plus-24 off the bench.
SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Dream move into a 2nd-place tie in WNBA standings after 93-76 victory over the Sun
Rhyne Howard scored 23 points, Naz Hillmon and Allisha Gray each added 17 points, and the Atlanta Dream closed on a 17-2 run to beat the Connecticut Sun 93-76SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press
Available to play Canada (hamstring) is available to play Monday against the Sun, Wilton C. Jackson reports.
Impact Canada is all set to return from an eight-game absence after making it through warmups with no setbacks. With Canada back in the mix, Te-Hina Paopao and Maya Caldwell are candidates to see their minutes reduced going forward.
SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Goes through warmups Canada (hamstring) was spotted going through warmups Monday, freelance journalist Emily Adams reports.
Impact Canada, who has missed the past eight games for Atlanta, was previously upgraded to questionable. If she can get through warmups without any setbacks, she could receive the green light to return.
SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Upgraded to questionable Canada (hamstring) is questionable for Monday's game against the Sun, Michael Waterloo of Winsidr.com reports.
Impact While it's possible that Canada may return from an eight-game absence due to a right hamstring injury, Waterloo noted that she is expected to remain out until next week. If the 30-year-old guard does suit up, Te-Hina Paopao and Maya Caldwell are candidates to see reduced playing time, though Canada would likely be on a minutes restriction.
AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE
Officially out Friday Canada (hamstring) will not play Friday against the Wings, Meghan L. Hall of USA Today reports.
Impact No surprises here, as Canada was previously listed as doubtful. Her next chance to play comes Monday against the Sun, and she's rumored to be nearing a return to action.
AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE
Gets doubtful tag Canada (hamstring) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Wings, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Impact The doubtful tag is an upgrade for Canada, who has been sidelined for over two weeks with a right hamstring injury. With Canada still likely to need at least one more game to recover, Maya Caldwell and Te-Hina Paopao should hang onto more prominent roles in Atlanta's backcourt.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Storm squanders big lead, holds on to beat streaking Dream 80-78 and end 6-game skid
Skylar Diggins had 21 points and 11 assists and the Seattle Storm hung on to beat the Atlanta Dream 80-78 to end a six-game skid at Rogers Arena in Vancouver in the first WNBA regu...AUGUST 16 • Associated Press
Atlanta plays Seattle, aims for 7th straight win
Atlanta is looking to continue its six-game win streak with a victory against SeattleAUGUST 14 • Associated Press
Facing two-week absence Canada (hamstring) is expected to be sidelined for at least two weeks, Kendra Andrews of ESPN reports.
Impact Canada suffered a right hamstring injury during Sunday's game against the Mercury, and the issue is significant enough to create an extended absence. Once Rhyne Howard (knee) is fully back up to speed, she should dominate the ball-handling duties alongside Allisha Gray in Atlanta's backcourt in Canada's stead. Until then, Maya Caldwell and Te-Hina Paopao should help pick up the slack in the playmaking department.
AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Wednesday Canada (leg) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Storm, Nick Andre of FanSided reports.
Impact Canada will miss her first game in August due to a right leg injury she sustained in Sunday's win over the Mercury. The severity of the injury remains unclear, though she was carried off the floor Sunday. Maya Caldwell and Te-Hina Paopao are candidates for an uptick in playing time due to Canada being sidelined. Her next opportunity to play will come Friday against the Storm.
AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE
Allisha Gray scores 17 and the Atlanta Dream win 5th straight, 74-66 over Phoenix Mercury
Allisha Gray scored 17 points and the Atlanta Dream won their fifth straight, 74-66 over the Phoenix MercuryAUGUST 11 • Associated Press
Won't return to Sunday's game Canada won't return to Sunday's game against the Mercury due to a leg injury, Wilton C. Jackson II of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact Canada was carried off the court late in the third quarter of Sunday's matchup, and the Dream officially ruled her out for the remainder of the game midway through the fourth quarter. The exact severity of Canada's injury isn't yet known, but her status for Wednesday's game against the Storm could be in jeopardy since she was unable to leave the court under her own power Sunday. If Canada misses additional time, Te-Hina Paopao and Maya Caldwell could see increased roles.
AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE
