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WNBA star Brittney Griner’s detainment in Russia last year not only made headlines due to its geopolitical implications but also brought to light the mental fortitude required to endure such an ordeal. The Phoenix Mercury center’s psychological resilience in the face of adversity is a story of inner strength and adaptability. Griner’s time in Russian […]

The unexpected detention of WNBA star Brittney Griner of the Phoenix Mercury in Russia last year not only drew global attention but also significant involvement from figures within the NBA. Her situation transcended the boundaries of sports, turning into a diplomatic and humanitarian issue, and prompting action from various NBA personalities. The NBA’s response to […]

It’s been one year since WNBA star Brittney Griner of the Phoenix Mercury was released from detention in Russia. The imprisonment of the two-time Olympic gold medalist was a high-profile case that captured international attention. Here’s a detailed look at the key events that unfolded during her detention, via T.J. Quinn of ESPN. Early 2022: […]

In the vast and often impersonal world of international diplomacy, a rare moment unfolded on the tarmac in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Dec. 8, 2022, during a prisoner exchange between the United States and Russia. The moment was a brief encounter between two contrasting figures: WNBA star Brittney Griner and Russian arms dealer […]

Brittney Griner was released from a Russian prison last year. She celebrated her first anniversary of freedom by signing a deal with Disney, Deadline reported. She also has an upcoming documentary with ESPN to tell her story. The Phoenix Mercury Center’s first exclusive interview with ABC News’ Robin Roberts is in conjunction with her in-development […]

Phoenix Mercury’s center player Brittney Griner has something new to add to her trophy shelf — the WNBA’s season-long WNBA Cares Community Assist Award. The accolade is given to players who are doing impactful work in their communities. The league announced Oct. 27 that Griner was the recipient. Griner, who made her return to the […]

Brittney Griner is lacing up her sneakers and hitting the hardwood once again, adding a new chapter in her storied basketball career as she eyes playing for Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics. After spending 10 months detained in Russia, Griner is back on the court, this time for Team USA, ready to chase […]

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner’s comeback in the 2023 WNBA season was one for the ages. Although Griner missed the entire 2022 WNBA campaign because of her ordeal in Russia, she overcame insurmountable odds in her return. In fact, Brittney Griner added another feather to her cap when she won the Associated Press Comeback Player […]

The Phoenix Mercury just wrapped up a disappointing season, finishing at 9-31 and last in the WNBA standings. Mercury players Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner both expressed their desire to play with the team next season, which is not a huge surprise, but they both also expressed their desire to play for Team USA in […]

There are some questions surrounding the Phoenix Mercury after they failed to make the WNBA playoffs for the first time since 2012. What’s not a question is whether or not their two best players, Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner, want to return to Phoenix after a nine-win season. “I’ve got another year on my contract […]

The Phoenix Mercury appear to be headed for a lottery finish. At 9-24 the Mercury currently hold the worst record in the WNBA. It’s been a very disappointing season amid the return of Brittney Griner. Griner herself has missed time this season due to injury as well as mental health issues. Diana Taurasi has missed […]

The Phoenix Mercury have a puncher’s chance at a playoff spot this season despite their poor play. They currently stand at 9-21, tied with the Seattle Storm who hold the tiebreaker. They’re both three games back of the Chicago Sky who currently are in eighth place. The Mercury would also have to pass the Los […]

It had been a rough past year or so for Brittney Griner, but it looks like she’s putting all of those troubles in the past given how well she’s been playing for the Phoenix Mercury as of late. On Tuesday night, Griner had another solid outing for the Mercury in a 91-72 win over the […]

Phoenix Mercury All-Star center Brittney Griner has broken her silence on her recent three-game absence due to her mental health concerns. Griner dispelled the notion athletes are weak for taking time off for themselves. She needed some time away from the basketball court to come back stronger for the rest of the 2023 WNBA season, […]

The Phoenix Mercury have been without star player Brittney Griner for the past couple of games while she’s taken a leave of absence from the team for a mental health break. It’s been a tough season for the Mercury who have been one of the bottom teams in the WNBA this season. In what was […]

The Indiana Fever surprised nobody when they selected South Carolina’s Aliyah Boston with the No. 1 pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft. Boston had long been considered the best prospect in the draft and the Fever put on a tanking display for the ages last season in hopes of landing the top pick to select […]

To say that Brittney Griner has been through so much over the past few years would be a complete understatement. The Phoenix Mercury star’s time in a Russian prison is well-documented as it became one of the most gripping storylines not only for the world of sports but in the political scene as well. While […]

New York Liberty superstar Breanna Stewart is one of the most well-known players in the WNBA, with hoops fans of all genders showing her immense support throughout her basketball journey. After leaving NCAAW powerhouse UConn and Hall of Fame head coach Geno Auriemma, Stewart was the No. 1 pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, earning […]

The 2023 WNBA All-Star Game in Las Vegas featured multiple memorable moments, including the on-court All-Star Game return of Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner, who was unable to play in the game last year due to being detained in Russia. Griner, who was chosen first by team captain Breanna Stewart, dunked twice in the game […]

With WNBA All-Star weekend in full swing, the biggest theme of the event has been the return of Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner. Griner was one of the top vote getters for the WNBA All-Star Game and was selected by Breanna Stewart in the WNBA All-Star draft. Griner got off to a hot start to […]

When someone suffers a traumatic experience, many people will express sympathy and lend emotional support. That’s just what one does. Though, no one outside of the individual in question really knows how truly agonizing it is to assimilate back into society. Going through all of that as a professional athlete presents its own unique obstacles […]

The 2023 WNBA All-Star game will feature familiar faces, with the same team captains returning many of their favorite stars and teammates to their rosters on Saturday night’s draft. A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart both spotlight as captains for the second consecutive year, and they made sure to draft many of their friends out of […]

The 2023 WNBA All-Star Game Draft took place on Saturday, with New York Liberty veteran Breanna Stewart and Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson serving as team captains. Wilson was awarded the first pick after earning the most fan votes and she stayed loyal to her squad, selecting WNBA Finals MVP Chelsea Gray. As for […]

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal was introduced as the newest member of the team Thursday. He answered questions about his fit next to Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, what attracted him to Phoenix and the team’s championship hopes. After his presser, which took place inside the Footprint Center pavilion, Beal was photographed with Phoenix Mercury […]

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner is happy that the WNBA made changes in its travel policy, though she couldn’t help but wonder why it took so long for the league to realize the need for such measures and implement it. To recall, the WNBA allowed Griner to fly charter for the Mercury’s remaining road games […]

With their 97-74 loss to the Seattle Storm Saturday, the Phoenix Mercury (2-10) have tied their worst start in franchise history. The Mercury have lost five straight games by an average of 18.8 points. Center Brittney Griner, who returned to the WNBA this season after she spent most of last year in Russian detainment, said […]

The Phoenix Mercury have been the worst team in the WNBA with a league-worst record of 2-10. They’ve lost five games in a row. Help is on the horizon for them though as they received some good news on Saturday. Both Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi have missed the past several games for the Mercury […]

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner was spotted pregame with her former coach Sandy Brondello ahead of her team’s matchup against the New York Liberty. Griner looked happy to see her former mentor, in a video from MSG Network reporter Khristina Williams. It was a much needed positive boost for Griner after she endured an embattling […]

Sunday’s marquee matchup in the WNBA will be missing two of the league’s biggest stars. Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner are sitting out the Phoenix Mercury’s matchup with the New York Liberty at Barclays Center, dealing with nagging injuries. Taurasi is sidelined by a hamstring injury while Griner will miss the action with a hip […]

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner will be allowed to fly charter for the team’s remaining road games, among other changes to travel plans according to ESPN’s Josh Weinfuss. The change comes after Griner was berated with questions from YouTube personality Alex Stein at a Dallas airport. The right-wing political host asked Griner repeatedly about her […]

The Phoenix Mercury have been one of the more disappointing teams of the 2023 WNBA season so far. Although they have been navigating the absence of starting point guard Skylar Diggins-Smith who is currently out on maternity, they have enough talent on the team to make some noise. They began the season on an emotional […]

The Phoenix Mercury have not done well as a team this season, but their two top players have been recognized individually. Center Brittney Griner and guard Diana Taurasi are among the top-30 vote getters in the first return of fan votes for the 2023 WNBA All-Star Game. Griner is ranked No. 3 with 28,387 votes. […]

PHOENIX — Mercury center Brittney Griner suffered a hip injury and did not return in the second half of the team’s 83-69 loss to the Seattle Storm. Griner appeared to suffer the injury in the first quarter. She did not check in for the final six minutes of the second quarter and did not start […]

Details of Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner’s alleged harassment at a Dallas airport on Saturday by YouTuber Alex Stein were recently revealed in a police report obtained by ESPN. Stein allegedly pushed a Mercury security personnel in an attempt to get to Griner, before the YouTuber was promptly shoved against a wall by the security […]

Brittney Griner’s Phoenix Mercury teammate, Brianna Turner, said the team’s incident with a YouTube personality at a Dallas airport this past week was a “huge disappointment.” “It was startling to show up to the airport to have people waiting at your gate to just totally [disrupt] your day and follow you around the airport, shouting […]

Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi told Brittney Griner to “just breathe” after she was heckled by a YouTube personality at a Dallas airport. “The safety of everyone comes first,” Taurasi said, per ESPN’s M.A. Voepel. Griner was confronted by Alex Stein, who hosts the right-wing show “Prime Time With Alex Stein.” He has confronted politicians […]

A stranger harassed Brittney Griner at the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport when the team grabbed food. Phoenix Mercury coach Vanessa Nygaard does not want this to happen again. She urged more chartered flights, and even Diana Taurasi supported the sentiments. Vanessa Nygaard claimed that this avoids future run-ins with outsiders, per Michael Marot of AP […]

After Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner was involved in an airport altercation over the weekend, the uproar from around the league has been ferocious and the WNBPA is demanding change to the travel policy. On Saturday morning, Griner and her team were accosted by a YouTube agitator known for harassing politicians. Alex Stein is a […]

Breanna Stewart is the latest WNBA star to call for more protection for Brittney Griner after the Phoenix Mercury center was harassed at the Dallas-Fort Worth airport by a right-wing social media provocateur. “I mean I think that player safety should be first and foremost and everyone was aware that BG coming back to the […]