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Atlanta Dream center Brionna Jones has undergone right knee surgery, creating uncertainty around her availability for the beginning of the WNBA season.
The team confirmed that Jones, a four-time All-Star, had the procedure performed at Emory Hospital in Atlanta. Officials added that a clearer timeline for her recovery and return to play will be provided at a later date.
Jones recently re-signed with the Dream and was expected to play a key role in the team’s frontcourt alongside newly acquired forward Angel Reese. Her presence was seen as a major boost to Atlanta’s roster heading into the new season.
According to the team, Jones had previously suffered a meniscus tear in late January while competing overseas in the Czech Republic. At the time, she was expected to recover in time for the start of the WNBA season and had participated in a media event alongside Reese and other returning players.
The organization has not confirmed whether the surgery was directly connected to the earlier meniscus injury or if it involved a separate issue. That uncertainty has left her short-term status unclear as training and preseason preparations continue.
Jones, 30, joined the Dream last year after spending her first eight professional seasons with the Connecticut Sun. In her debut campaign with Atlanta, she averaged 12.8 points and 7.3 rebounds per game while recording 12 double-doubles, quickly establishing herself as a reliable presence in the paint.
During her time with Connecticut, Jones built a strong résumé, earning the WNBA Sixth Player of the Year award in 2022 and Most Improved Player honors in 2021. Her consistent production and versatility have made her one of the league’s more respected interior players.
The Dream have not indicated a firm timetable for her return, but the organization has emphasized that her recovery will be closely monitored. For now, her participation at the start of the season remains uncertain as she focuses on rehabilitation following surgery.
Jones recently re-signed with the Dream and was expected to play a key role in the team’s frontcourt alongside newly acquired forward Angel Reese. Her presence was seen as a major boost to Atlanta’s roster heading into the new season.
According to the team, Jones had previously suffered a meniscus tear in late January while competing overseas in the Czech Republic. At the time, she was expected to recover in time for the start of the WNBA season and had participated in a media event alongside Reese and other returning players.
The organization has not confirmed whether the surgery was directly connected to the earlier meniscus injury or if it involved a separate issue. That uncertainty has left her short-term status unclear as training and preseason preparations continue.
Jones, 30, joined the Dream last year after spending her first eight professional seasons with the Connecticut Sun. In her debut campaign with Atlanta, she averaged 12.8 points and 7.3 rebounds per game while recording 12 double-doubles, quickly establishing herself as a reliable presence in the paint.
During her time with Connecticut, Jones built a strong résumé, earning the WNBA Sixth Player of the Year award in 2022 and Most Improved Player honors in 2021. Her consistent production and versatility have made her one of the league’s more respected interior players.
The Dream have not indicated a firm timetable for her return, but the organization has emphasized that her recovery will be closely monitored. For now, her participation at the start of the season remains uncertain as she focuses on rehabilitation following surgery.