Brittney Griner explained how she has adapted to her new surroundings with the Atlanta Dream, departing the Phoenix Mercury in 2024.

The Atlanta Dream unveiled a custom black court with neon green accents at State Farm Arena to celebrate the growth of the WNBA and advocate for greater recognition of women's sports. Brittney Griner made her home debut for the Dream,

With help from Cash App and Playa Society, the Dream’s new court design sends a clear message about the value of women’s sports—and fans will see it live tonight.

Rhyne Howard was asked about Griner's impact on the Atlanta Dream and how she's been able to help the team. The Atlanta Dream have big expectations this season, and that should have been known when they went out and signed Brittney Griner in free agency.

The Fever suffered a one-point home loss to the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday and now visit them Thursday in each team’s very next game.

The Dream announced the initiative Wednesday. "Pay Some Respect to Women's Sports" will be emblazoned across center court for the Dream's home opener against the Indiana Fever. The game takes place Thursday at State Farm Arena. Afterwards, the court will be donated to a local youth organization.

Caitlin Clark is off to a flying start in her second WNBA season, continuing to smash records as she basks in the spotlight. Before tipping off against the Chicago Sky, Clark caught a shoutout from Los Angeles Lakers icon LeBron James.

The Dream season opener comes as the WNBA is seeing exponential increases in fan support and television viewership.