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WNBA Season Opens: Key Players Injured for Dream & Lynx
10 May
Summary
- Brionna Jones out for Dream with knee surgery.
- Napheesa Collier sidelined for Lynx with ankle surgery.
- Dorka Juhasz also out for Lynx with foot sprain.
The Minnesota Lynx are set to host the Atlanta Dream for their 2026 WNBA season opener this Saturday night in Minneapolis. The Lynx aim to start strong, building on their league-best regular-season record from the previous year, though their playoff run ended prematurely.
The Dream, featuring new addition Angel Reese, are looking for an opening road victory. However, both teams are contending with significant injury concerns that could impact the matchup.
Atlanta has ruled out center Brionna Jones due to ongoing recovery from right knee surgery for a torn meniscus. There is no current timeline for her return.
Minnesota's injury report includes star forward Napheesa Collier, who is expected to be sidelined until early June following left ankle surgery. Additionally, forward Dorka Juhasz is out with a right mid-foot sprain, with no immediate return date.
Fans can watch the game at 8:00 p.m. ET.
