Dream Close To Being Sold, Taking Loeffler Out Of WNBA

Kelly Loeffler has been an owner of the Atlanta Dream since 2011.

Branden Camp / Associated Press

Updated Wednesday at 9:56 a.m.

The Atlanta Dream are close to being sold, ending defeated U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler’s contentious stint as a WNBA owner.

“As it relates to the Atlanta Dream, we understand a sale of the franchise is close to being finalized,” the league said in a statement. “Once the sale negotiation is concluded, additional information will be provided.”