The longtime Phoenix Mercury star is joining the Atlanta Dream, and discussed her decision in an Unrivaled social media clip.
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 has agreed to a one-year deal with the Atlanta Dream, ending her tenure with the Phoenix Mercury after 11 seasons, ESPN reported.
In a move that shakes up the WNBA, Brittney Griner is joining the Atlanta Dream in free agency after a decorated 11-season stint with the Phoenix Mercury.
Griner entered the offseason as the second-longest tenured WNBA player with one team, having spent her entire career in Phoenix.
After 11 seasons with the Phoenix Mercury, Brittney Griner left in free agency to join the Atlanta Dream. New teammate Allisha Gray reacted to the news of Griner's decision which comes on the heels of Mercury's acquisition of Alyssa Thomas from the Connecticut Sun.
In Phoenix, the center lived up to her draft potential, won a title and was a fan favorite. What lies ahead in Atlanta?
Brittney Griner made headlines on Tuesday after signing a contract with the Atlanta Dream, leaving the Phoenix Mercury after 11 seasons.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 24: Rhyne Howard #10 of the Atlanta Dream dribbles during the second half against the New York Liberty in Game Two of Round One of the WNBA Playoffs at Barclays Center on September 24, 2024 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Liberty won 91-82. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner is on the move. Griner has agreed to a one-year deal with the Atlanta Dream in free agency.
Long-time Phoenix Mercury player Brittney Griner is reportedly on the way out to move East and join the Atlanta Dream. The development elicited varying reactions from fans on social media.