Atlanta Dream Lose Brittney Griner Third Straight Game Neck Injury

Brittney Griner, a celebrated former Phoenix Mercury star and current Atlanta Dream center, continues to be sidelined due to a significant neck injury, missing her third consecutive game as Atlanta faces the Chicago Sky. Griner, who averages around 10.6 points and 5.6 rebounds per game this season, has been instrumental in the Dream's rise to one of the top spots in the league, despite her recent absence. Atlanta is also missing another key player, Rhyne Howard, who remains out with a knee injury but was recently upgraded to doubtful, offering hope for a near return. Despite these setbacks, the Dream have managed to win six of their last nine games, demonstrating resilience and depth in their roster. Griner and Howard’s ongoing injuries have forced the Dream to rely more heavily on frontcourt players like Brionna Jones and Naz Hillmon. Rumors of a WNBA suspension for Griner are unfounded, and she remains in good spirits as she recovers.