The Minnesota Lynx are at home on Saturday night as they host the Atlanta Dream in their 2026 WNBA season opener.
Minnesota enters Saturday’s game looking to start the season off with a win as they try to build off last season where they finished with the best record in the league, though they were eliminated in the second round of the playoffs by the Phoenix Mercury.
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On the other side, Atlanta enters Saturday’s contest looking to steal a victory on the road behind new offseason addition, Angel Reese.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Saturday night’s matchup, both squads may be without some of their key players due to injuries.
Dream Injury Report: Will Brionna Jones Play?
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For the Dream, they have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out center Brionna Jones.
Brionna Jones underwent knee surgery; without timetable for return.
— Underdog WNBA (@UnderdogWNBA) April 20, 2026
Atlanta has ruled out Jones due to right knee surgery after she suffered a torn meniscus in February while playing overseas and there is no timetable for her return.
Lynx Injury Report: Will Napheesa Collier Play?
On the other side, the Lynx have two players listed on their injury report, including star forward Napheesa Collier.
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Minnesota has ruled out Collier due to left ankle surgery that she underwent in March and she is expected to be sidelined until early June.
GAME STATUS REPORT: Lynx vs Dream (5.9.26)
Napheesa Collier – OUT (left ankle)
Dorka Juhász – OUT (right foot)— Lynx PR (@Lynx_PR) May 8, 2026
The Lynx have also ruled out Dorka Juhasz due to a right mid-foot sprain and there is no timetable for her return.
Fans can catch Saturday night’s matchup between the Dream and Lynx from Minneapolis at 8:00 p.m. ET.