Paopao has shown during training camp and in the preseason that she's ready for the moment, and that's what the Dream are going to need this year. With Jordin Canada out to start the season, Paopao will be a key piece in the rotation for the Dream, and it will be exciting to see how she performs in her rookie year.

The Fever secured an 81-76 victory in their final preseason game against the Atlanta Dream to finish the preseason 3-0. The Fever held a 42-40 lead at the half and led comfortably throughout the fourth quarter. Atlanta put up a fight in the final minutes to pull within six but it was overall a comfortable win for Indiana.