Storm-Dream injury report: will Brionna Jones play tonight?
No, Brionna Jones will not play in Thursday night's Storm-Dream matchup. Atlanta has ruled out the center as she continues recovering from right knee surgery to begin the 2026 season. The Dream also list Aaliyah Nye as questionable after a nine-game absence, while Seattle has ruled out guard Taina Mair ahead of the 8 p.m. ET tip at Gateway Center.
The Atlanta Dream host the Seattle Storm on Thursday, July 9, in an interconference WNBA clash at Gateway Center in College Park, Georgia. Atlanta enters at 12-9 after falling at home to the Golden State Valkyries on Saturday, when Allisha Gray scored 22 points and Angel Reese added 17 points and 13 rebounds. Seattle arrives at 6-17 following an 82-64 road win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Monday, led by Flau'jae Johnson's 23 points.
Key Takeaways
- Brionna Jones is out for Atlanta while recovering from right knee surgery.
- Aaliyah Nye is questionable after missing nine games with a left knee injury.
- Seattle ruled out guard Taina Mair due to a coach's decision on her developmental contract.
- Tip-off is 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) and the game streams only on Amazon Prime Video.
- Oddsmakers still favor Atlanta by 10.5 points despite the Dream's five-game skid.
Will Brionna Jones play for the Dream tonight?
Atlanta has ruled Jones out for Thursday's game. According to Yahoo Sports, the forward remains sidelined to begin the season while recovering from right knee surgery. Her absence removes a key interior presence for a Dream team trying to end a five-game losing streak at home.
Jones is not the only Atlanta player on the injury report. Guard-forward Aaliyah Nye is listed as questionable and could return from a nine-game absence caused by a left knee injury. How Atlanta manages without Jones in the paint will shape whether Reese and Gray can carry the offense against a Storm defense that held the Sparks to 64 points Monday.
Who is out for the Seattle Storm?
The Storm have one name on their official injury report: guard Taina Mair. Seattle ruled her out due to a coach's decision as the club preserves her eligibility under her developmental contract, per Yahoo Sports. That roster move is more about contract status than a physical ailment, but it still trims Seattle's backcourt depth on the road.
Otherwise, the Storm bring momentum from Monday's win. Johnson's 23-point performance and Natisha Hiedeman's 15 points, six rebounds, and four assists helped Seattle chase consecutive victories for only the third time this season. For more offbeat sports angles like tonight's lineup drama, browse our Bizarre World coverage.
How can you watch the Storm-Dream game tonight?
There is no traditional TV broadcast for this Storm-Dream matchup. OregonLive reports the game streams exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, with tip-off at 8 p.m. ET, 5 p.m. PT, and 6 p.m. MST. New subscribers can access a 30-day Amazon Prime free trial to watch Flau'jae Johnson and Angel Reese square off at Gateway Center.
What do the betting lines say without Jones?
Despite Atlanta's skid and Jones sitting out, Covers.com lists the Dream as 10.5-point favorites with a moneyline of Atlanta -550 and Seattle +390. The total sits at 167.5 points. Analyst Eric Rosales notes Atlanta has averaged just 78 points during its five-game losing streak while shooting 38.4% from the field, yet still likes Seattle to cover the large spread given the Storm have won three of the last four meetings against the Dream.