The Dream will allow star player Angel McCoughtry to test free agency, the WNBA team announced Monday night.
In a statement, the Dream said the decision was reached after conversations with McCoughtry and her representation. The Dream could have used the Core designation to retain McCoughtry’s rights. The possibility remains the former No. 1 overall draft pick could return to the Dream.
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Since her inaugural professional season — the Dream’s second season — the franchise player has averaged 19.2 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. McCoughtry was the WNBA Rookie of the Year in 2009 and went on to be a five-time all-star, two-time all-WNBA first team, four-time all-WNBA second team and a two-time league scoring champion during her career.
McCoughtry was sidelined last season with a knee injury. She did not play, but as a symbolic gesture was in uniform for the season finale.
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