Key moments in Brittney Griner's time with Phoenix Mercury, which included 10 WNBA all-star selections, detainment in Russia and subsequent release.
WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner is on the move. Griner has agreed to a one-year deal with the Atlanta Dream in free agency.
Brittney Griner is leaving the Valley for Atlanta. After 11 seasons entirely played with the Phoenix Mercury, the 10-time All-Star center Griner has agreed to join the Atlanta Dream in free agency. ESPN's Shams Charania and Alex Phillipou were first to break the news.
Brittney Griner's time with the Phoenix Mercury has come to an end. After 11 seasons in Phoenix, Griner is departing in free agency. Per ESPN's Shams
After 11 seasons in Phoenix, 10-time WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner has agreed to a deal with the Atlanta Dream, sources tell me and @alexaphilippou. Griner spent her entire career with Mercury and now heads to Atlanta in one of most stunning free agency moves in league history. pic.twitter.com/NfdAuYOAVs
Brittney Griner, who has played for only the Phoenix Mercury in her WNBA career, reportedly is joining a new team.
The longtime Phoenix Mercury star is joining the Atlanta Dream, and discussed her decision in an Unrivaled social media clip.
In 2024, they called up WNBA great Tina Charles out of retirement. Charles was often the only bright spot on a roster riddled with injuries and struggling to keep up with other teams. However, one of Charles’ foremost advocates, former head coach Tanish Wright, is gone, and with the BG signing, Charles’ time in Atlanta is all but up.
Cloud was brought to Phoenix by way of the Washington Mystics last offseason, serving as the Mercury’s primary distributor in her lone season with the Mercury. She averaged 6.9 assists per game, good for third in the league.
Bloomquist, who grew up in old Pac-12 country in Washington state and played college ball at ASU, admits he will miss not being in the conference. But he's excited about playing in the Big 12, where the Sun Devils hope to contend immediately.
Brittney Griner is giving fans a glimpse into her life recently. On Wednesday, Jan. 29, the WNBA star shared a series of recent photos, screenshots and videos of her with wife Cherelle and their son Bash on Instagram.