Overview

• The Dream confirmed on August 13 that Canada will miss at least two weeks after further evaluation diagnosed a right hamstring injury and they expect her to make a full recovery.
• Canada suffered the injury driving to the basket against Alyssa Thomas in the third quarter of Sunday’s 74-66 win over Phoenix, exiting the game after an on-court examination.
• As the starting point guard, she averaged 11.9 points and 5.9 assists per game while improving Atlanta’s defensive rating by about seven points per 100 possessions when on the floor.
• Te-Hina Paopao is slated to handle an expanded backcourt role and Rhyne Howard is set to resume point guard duties in Canada’s absence.
• The Dream have won six consecutive games to sit third in the WNBA standings and will seek to sustain momentum despite ongoing roster churn.