Brittney Griner, After 11 Seasons With Phoenix Mercury, Signs 1-Year Deal With Atlanta Dream: ‘This Is A Rebrand’
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Brittney Griner confirms Atlanta Dream signing in video with her new teammates
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Brittney Griner reportedly joining the Dream is the WNBA free agency shock of the offseason
After Griner's big free agency decision, many WNBA fans seem to think Taurasi's retirement has become a sure thing. They took to social media to leave their thoughts. "Lol, Taurasi is retiring," one fan said. "Have to wonder if BG officially leaving Phoenix is the last straw leading to Diana Taurasi retiring," added another.
Brittney Griner plans to sign with the Atlanta Dream, marking the end of her 11-year career with the Phoenix Mercury. Griner announced the move in a video posted to Instagram on Tuesday night, and her agent, Lindsay Kagawa Colas, confirmed to The Associated Press that the star center would sign a one-year deal with Atlanta.
The move continues an eventful day for the Mercury. Phoenix agreed to a deal to acquire five-time All-Star Alyssa Thomas and Ty Harris from the Connecticut Sun for guard Natasha Cloud, wing Rebecca Allen and the No. 12 pick in the 2025 WNBA draft.
Brittney Griner is officially headed to the Atlanta Dream, ending her 11-season tenure with the Phoenix Mercury in one of the WNBA’s most significant free agency moves. The 10-time All-Star’s decision was announced Tuesday night.
WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner has agreed to a one-year deal with the Atlanta Dream, according to a report from ESPN.
Griner entered the offseason as the second-longest tenured WNBA player with one team, having spent her entire career in Phoenix.
In the second game, Bradley Central High School graduate Rhyne Howard, who plays for the WNBA's Atlanta Dream, scored 33 points to lead Vinyl to a 79-73 win over Rose. Vinyl was up 67-58 heading into the final quarter and held on for the win. Reese had 10 points and 14 rebounds for Rose.
The former Baylor star plans to continue her career in Atlanta, marking the end of her 11-year stint in Phoenix.
Rhyne Howard exploded for 33 points to lead Vinyl to a hard-fought 79-73 win. Howard made six of her team's seven 3-pointers. Rose leaned on a balanced attack led by Phoenix Mercury gunner Kahleah ...
Skylar Diggins-Smith hit the winning 3 for the Lunar Owls, while Rhyne Howard tallied 33 in Vinyl BC's victory on Unrivaled's opening night.
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
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