Brionna Jones out for season after injury against Connecticut Sun
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 9:07 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The Atlanta Dream announced that center Brionna Jones will miss the rest of the 2026 season due to a left leg injury sustained during a game against the Connecticut Sun on August 13. Jones, who had only recently returned from a meniscus tear, played just four minutes before the injury occurred. The Dream, currently positioned fourth in the WNBA standings with a record of 26-14, will look to Angel Reese to fill the gap, as the team pushes for playoff positioning. Coach Karl Smesko indicated the roster adjustments will be tested in upcoming matchups, including two games against the New York Liberty.
- •Brionna Jones to miss remainder of the 2026 season due to injury.
- •Jones sustained the injury while defending against the Connecticut Sun.
- •Atlanta Dream holds a 26-14 record, currently fourth in the WNBA standings.
- •Angel Reese expected to take on increased responsibilities in Jones' absence.
- •Dream faces New York Liberty in upcoming critical matchups.
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"Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream are steadily becoming a serious contender to win the WNBA championship as they sit at No. 4, just behind defending champions Las Vegas Aces.
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