3-time All-Star Brionna Jones to sign with Atlanta Dream
The Phoenix Mercury's trade for Alyssa Thomas could bring in more of her All-Star teammates to address the team's needs.
But on Jan. 28, Griner reportedly agreed to a deal with the Atlanta Dream, which would be the 34-year-old's second WNBA team after spending 11 seasons in Phoenix. Fellow top free agent Brionna Jones on Jan. 30 also reportedly agreed to join Atlanta, a major double haul for the franchise.
Brionna Jones is signing with the Atlanta Dream, her agent told ESPN's Alexa Philippou.Jones, a three-time All-Star, has spent her entire career with the Connecticut Sun. She was named Most Improved Player in 2021 and Sixth Player of the Year in 2022.
In the midst of the NFL playoffs and NBA season, the WNBA is making its own headlines even in its offseason. WNBA free agency commenced on Jan. 21. Front offices were finally able to communicate with free agents of all classifications - though contracts cannot be finalized or officially announced until Saturday,
I hope you’re sitting because the massive free agency deals aren’t slowing down. First, Kelsey Plum and Jewell Loyd were traded, and now five-time WNBA All-Star Alyss Thomas is on the move. Thomas is reportedly joining the Phoenix Mercury via trade, the second landscape-shifting move in less than a week.
The Sun gave Thomas the core designation earlier in January, meaning the only way for Thomas to be moved was via a sign-and-trade
Three-time All-Star Brionna Jones is signing with the Atlanta Dream, her agent Boris Lelchitski told ESPN.
Free agent Brionna Jones is signing with the Atlanta Dream, her agent, Boris Lelchitski, confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday.
In the latest major move of this free agency period, the Atlanta Dream have come to an agreement with three-time All-Star Brionna Jones, according to Alexa Philippou. This news arrives just days after the team reportedly came to terms with 10-time All-Star Brittney Griner.
The Atlanta Dream have signed three-time All-Star Brionna Jones marking their second major free-agent acquisition of the offseason after adding 10-time All-Star Brittney Griner. Jones previously played with the Connecticut Sun. Jones' agent, Boris Lelchitski, confirmed the deal to ESPN's Alexa Philippou on Thursday.
Brionna Jones will play for a new WNBA team for the first time in her career when the 2025 season begins. The three-time All-Star plans to sign with the Atlanta Dreams, Jones' agent Boris Lelchitski told ESPN’s Alexa Philippou.