Brionna Jones - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Brionna Jones is the post player the Portland Fire needs The Atlanta Dream may not have the room they originally imagined for Brionna Jones after the 2026 season.

1 DAY AGO • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Angel Reese's success should have Dream consider Brionna Jones trade possibilities The Dream could move on from one of their veteran All-Stars in the offseason.

3 DAYS AGO • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Angel Reese has 30 points and 10 rebounds to help the Dream rout the Sun 103-59

Angel Reese scored 30 points on 11-of-14 shooting and had 10 rebounds to help the Atlanta Dream rout the Connecticut Sun 103-59 on Thursday night in the first WNBA game following a...

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Brionna Jones injury update: Dream forward out for remainder of WNBA season Brionna Jones won't finish her second season with Dream. A leg injury has sidelined the All-Star forward.

SEPTEMBER 17 • USATODAY.COM

Out for season Jones will miss the remainder of the season after sustaining a left leg injury against the Sun on Aug. 13, Annie Costabile of The Athletic reports.

Impact This is a tough blow for a Dream team that is sitting in second place in the Eastern Conference. Jones managed to play in just nine games this campaign, finishing with averages of 8.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists. Look for the Dream to use a committee approach to soak up those minutes going forward.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Jones (leg) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Sun.

Impact Jones will miss an eighth consecutive contest due to a left leg injury, and she's currently without a clear timetable for a return. Per Meghan L. Hall of USA Today, general manager Dan Padover said in late August that the team would hopefully offer an update after the FIBA World Cup break, so Jones can be considered doubtful for future contests until the Dream provide an update. Her next chance to play will come Saturday against the Sky.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return in August General manager Dan Padover said Friday that Jones (leg) won't return to game action before the FIBA World Cup break, Meghan L. Hall of USA Today reports.

Impact Padover added that the team hopes to provide an update on Jones after the break. Madina Okot will likely continue to see a slight bump in minutes behind Angel Reese until Jones is cleared to play.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta visits Las Vegas following Wilson's 32-point performance

Las Vegas takes on the Atlanta Dream after A'ja Wilson scored 32 points in the Las Vegas Aces' 92-87 loss to the Minnesota Lynx

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Timpson scores career-high 20 points and shines in OT as Fever edge Dream 95-91

Makayla Timpson scored a career-high 20 points, including Indiana’s first three field goals in overtime, and the Fever beat the Atlanta Dream 95-91 to protect their hold on fourth...

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

No timeline for return Head coach Karl Smesko told reporters Sunday that Jones (leg) does not have a timetable for a return, WNBA reporter Kareem Copeland reports.

Impact Jones suffered the left leg injury during the Dream's blowout win over the Sun on Thursday. She was already ruled out for Sunday's game against the Fever, and it looks like the veteran center could be sidelined for a significant portion of the final weeks of the regular season. She's averaging 16.9 minutes per game this season, and that playing time will be absorbed mostly by Madina Okot.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Jones (leg) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Fever.

Impact Jones injured her left leg during the first half of Thursday's 104-69 win over the Sun, finishing with zero points, one rebound, one assist and one block over five minutes. The injury will prevent her from playing Sunday, and her next chance to see the floor is Tuesday against the Aces. Madina Okot should see an uptick in playing time for as long as Jones is sidelined.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Brionna Jones leaves Dream vs Sun game early with leg injury Dream forward Brionna Jones won't return to Thursday's game against the Sun. She has a leg injury.

AUGUST 14 • USATODAY.COM

Won't return Thursday Jones (leg) has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's game against the Sun, Dream reporter Jameelah Johnson reports. She'll close with no points (0-1 FG), one rebound, one...

Impact Jones picked up an apparent left leg injury in the first half that'll keep her sidelined for the remainder of Thursday's contest. Angel Reese figures to see the bulk of the action at center, though Madina Okot could see an uptick in playing time with Jones out of action. Her next chance to suit up will come Sunday against the Fever, and she can be considered questionable for that contest until further updates emerge.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Rolls up 15 points off bench Jones logged 15 points (5-5 FG, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 20 minutes during Monday's 107-95 victory over the Tempo.

Impact Jones was on fire for the Dream off the bench, accounting for 15 of the 19 points from Atlanta's non-starters. The 15 points were a season high, and her most since going for 16 points against the Sparks on Sept. 3. She is averaging 9.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists in four games in August.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Rhyne Howard makes 6 of the Dream's 14 3-pointers in a 107-95 victory over the Tempo

Rhyne Howard had six 3-pointers and 22 points, Angel Reese added 20 points and 14 rebounds for her 22nd double-double of the season, and the Atlanta Dream beat the Toronto Tempo 10...

AUGUST 11 • Associated Press

Nearly double-doubles in loss Jones had nine points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and seven rebounds over 17 minutes during Monday's 109-87 loss to the Aces.

Impact The Dream continue to bring jones along slowly, but she's now reached at least 17 minutes in three straight games. Overall, she's averaging 17.2 minutes across five outings with 9.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.6 blocks.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Reese has 19th double-double of the season in the Dream's 98-89 win over the Storm

Angel Reese had 21 points and 13 rebounds for her 19th double-double of the season and the Atlanta Dream beat the Seattle Storm 98-89 on Friday night for their fifth straight victo...

AUGUST 1 • Associated Press

Plays well off bench Jones chipped in 11 points (5-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and three blocks over 21 minutes during Wednesday's 82-81 victory over the Wings.

Impact Jones was one of four players to reach double figures for Atlanta. Through her opening three games, Jones holds averages of 7.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 blocks in 17.3 minutes per contest.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

How Dream's Brionna Jones picked up Angel Reese and became an unlikely hero in last-gasp win | Sporting News The All-Star center's return could swing the playoff race.

JULY 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Dream beat Sky 93-91 on Canada's layup at buzzer after losing star Angel Reese to knee injury

Jordin Canada made a layup at the buzzer and the Atlanta Dream bounced back after squandering a 22-point lead and losing star Angel Reese due to a knee injury, beating the Chicago...

JULY 19 • Associated Press

Available Sunday Jones (knee) is available for Sunday's game against Chicago.

Impact Jones was previously listed as probable and will suit up for Sunday's contest as expected. The center missed the first 24 games of the regular season while recovering from a torn meniscus before making her 2026 debut Friday against Toronto. After logging 15 minutes in her season debut, Atlanta is likely to continue exercising caution with Jones' workload early on.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Sunday Jones (knee) is probable for Sunday's game against Chicago.

Impact Jones made her season debut Friday and logged 15 minutes after missing the first 24 games of Atlanta's season while recovering from a torn meniscus suffered in the offseason. The club is likely to be cautious in monitoring the center's workload, though the probable tag suggests she should suit up Sunday.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Long-awaited Brionna Jones return solves one Dream problem while creating another Brionna Jones is back in action. It’s overall good news for the Dream, but there are still some things to iron out.

JULY 18 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Versatile contributor in return Jones finished with six points (2-4 FG, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal across 15 minutes during Friday's 111-92 win over the Tempo.

Impact After missing the first half of the regular season due to a knee injury, Jones made her season debut during Friday's matchup. She played off the bench for the first time since she was with the Sun during the 2022 campaign, but she still provided solid contributions in her relatively limited role. Jones averaged 12.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.1 steals in 26.6 minutes per game during her first season in Atlanta last year, and she should see her workload increase as she regains her conditioning.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Jones (knee) is active for Friday's game in Toronto.

Impact The four-time All-Star will make her long-awaited regular-season debut Friday night, but she'll likely have some minutes restrictions in her first game of the season following offseason knee surgery. Her return will likely result in fewer minutes for Madina Okot.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

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