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Brionna Jones Undergoes Knee Surgery, Season Status Uncertain

4/21/2026

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Brionna Jones of the Atlanta Dream underwent right knee surgery, leaving her season status uncertain.
Jones, a four-time All-Star, suffered a meniscus tear in Czechia and was expected to return for the season.
The Dream announced the surgery occurred at Emory Hospital and provided no recovery timeline.
The injury increases pressure on Angel Reese to lead as the Dream open the preseason on April 29 against the Chicago Sky.

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Brionna Jones of the Atlanta Dream underwent right knee surgery, leaving her season status uncertain.
Jones, a four-time All-Star, suffered a meniscus tear in Czechia and was expected to return for the season.
The Dream announced the surgery occurred at Emory Hospital and provided no recovery timeline.
The injury increases pressure on Angel Reese to lead as the Dream open the preseason on April 29 against the Chicago Sky.