Brittney Griner out again as Sun prepare to face Sky

Brittney Griner will miss her third consecutive game due to a knee injury as the Connecticut Sun take on the Chicago Sky on July 31. In addition to Griner, rookie guard Ashlon Jackson has also been ruled out for the matchup, leaving Connecticut short-handed. Both teams are looking for a win to end their losing streaks; the Sun sit at 7-21, while the Sky are 9-18. Griner has been a key player for Connecticut when healthy, averaging 14.1 points and contributing significantly on defense. The Sun have not provided a timetable for her return.

• 12:12 AMYahoo Sports — Brittney Griner ruled out again as Sun make additional roster decision before Sky game