Brionna Jones out for season after injury against Connecticut Sun
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Last updated Sep 20, 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 picked the perfect opponent to make history against . Facing the Chicago Sky on Saturday, the team that drafted her and traded her away, the Atlanta Dream forward became the first player in WNBA history to record 500 rebounds in a single season during a 106-81 rout at Gateway Center Arena. The record-sealing board came with 1:50 left in […] The post Dream news: Angel Reese sets new WNBA record in impressive double-digit win vs. Sky appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Angel Reese is back in WNBA action as she already made history during the Atlanta Dream’s clash against the Connecticut Sun on Thursday night. Reese is going through the third season of her career in the league, her first with the Dream. She has achieved major improvements as she has Atlanta firm in the playoff picture, looking to make a serious […] The post Dream news: Angel Reese makes personal history in first game back from FIBA break appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"COLLEGE PARK – At the beginning of the week, Angel Reese and Rhyne Howard were celebrating with champagne bottles after Team USA took home gold in the FIBA World Cup . Both players had roles coming off the bench for the team, but they had a huge impact on helping them get to the finish line. Days later, they were back on U.S. soil facing the […] The post Dream news: Angel Reese is ready for playoff time after dominating Sun appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 12:00 PMWNBA photo essay: It was another Atlanta Dream win behind another record-making double-double from Angel Reese
Swish Appeal photographer Christina Merrion captured the best moments from another big Dream win.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 8:19 AM‘Not satisfied’ – Angel Reese reacts to setting WNBA record with 500th rebound of the 2026 season
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- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 5:18 AMAngel Reese gets ‘Top 5 in the WNBA’ shouts after shattering rebound record
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- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 3:05 AMDream news: Angel Reese sets new WNBA record in impressive double-digit win vs. Sky
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- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 12:05 AMAngel Reese makes WNBA history (again!) with 500 rebounds in a season
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- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 5:34 AMDream news: Angel Reese is ready for playoff time after dominating Sun
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- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 3:47 AMDream news: Angel Reese makes personal history in first game back from FIBA break
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