The Atlanta Dream enter Thursday night’s matchup against the Seattle Storm with a significant frontcourt question already settled: Brionna Jones will not play. Atlanta has ruled out the center as she continues to recover from right knee surgery.
That absence matters for a Dream team trying to halt a five-game losing streak and respond after a home loss to the Golden State Valkyries. Atlanta still has enough scoring support to lean on, but Jones remains unavailable as the team looks to steady itself at home.
Atlanta’s injury list keeps Jones out
The Dream listed two players on the injury report, with Jones joined by Aaliyah Nye. Nye is questionable and could return after missing nine games with a left knee injury.
| Player | Status | Injury/Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Brionna Jones | Out | Recovering from right knee surgery |
| Aaliyah Nye | Questionable | Left knee injury, nine-game absence |
Atlanta’s recent form has made the injury update more notable. The Dream are 12-9 after Saturday’s loss, and they will try to get back on track against a Seattle team that arrives with a much rougher record.
Seattle brings a shorter injury report
The Storm have only one player on their injury report for Thursday. Taina Mair has been ruled out, with Seattle keeping her sidelined because of a coach’s decision tied to preserving her eligibility under her developmental contract.
Seattle is 6-17 after its road win over the Los Angeles Sparks, and it will try to build on that result while facing an Atlanta team that has been struggling to protect its home court. The matchup is set for 8:00 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video from Atlanta.
In Saturday’s loss, Allisha Gray led the Dream with 22 points, four rebounds and three assists, while Angel Reese added 17 points, 13 rebounds and three assists. On Monday, Flau’jae Johnson powered Seattle with 23 points, five rebounds and three assists, and Natisha Hiedeman added 15 points, six rebounds and four assists in the Storm’s win.
As reported by sports.yahoo.com, Jones remains sidelined while Atlanta tries to end its skid without one of its key interior pieces. That leaves the Dream to manage a tricky interconference game with only a limited injury question beyond their already confirmed absence.