Atlanta Dream lose Brionna Jones to season-ending injury before playoffs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 4:46 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The Atlanta Dream announced that forward Brionna Jones will miss the remainder of the 2026 WNBA season due to a left leg injury sustained on August 13 against the Connecticut Sun. Jones, a four-time All-Star, struggled with injuries throughout the year, including a torn meniscus earlier in the season. With Atlanta currently tied for the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference playoff race, her absence adds pressure to the roster. Angel Reese is expected to take on a larger role as the team moves into the final week of the regular season and prepares for postseason play.
- •Brionna Jones ruled out for remainder of the season
- •Dream tied for No. 4 seed with Indiana Fever
- •Team faces Connecticut Sun and Chicago Sky next
- •Angel Reese to take on increased frontcourt responsibilities
- •Jones struggled with injuries all season, returning in July
- 4:46 PMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Dream lose key player to season-ending injury before WNBA playoffs
"The Atlanta Dream will have to finish the rest of the WNBA season without one of their best players.
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