Brittney Griner

Mercury to make travel ‘adjustments’ after Brittney Griner incident

Mercury coach Vanessa Nygaard says the team will make travel adjustments for future road games after Brittney Griner was confronted…

2 years ago

‘I got choked up a little bit,’ says Brittney Griner after playing for Phoenix Mercury in home WNBA opener

After spending more than 300 days in Russian custody last year, Brittney Griner made an emotional return to her WNBA…

2 years ago

Brittney Griner Scores 10 Points in First WNBA Preseason Game Since Release: ‘Grateful to Be Here’

"Being here today ... it means a lot,” the Phoenix Mercury player shared at a post-game press conference

2 years ago

Brittney Griner’s return to WNBA is an act of defiance, activism for other detainees

As Brittney Griner preps for preseason game, every shot she takes, every highlight will keep spotlight on other Americans wrongfully…

2 years ago

Brittney Griner says it’s ‘a little overwhelming’ returning to normal life after Russian detainment

Nearly five months after she was released from Russian detention, WNBA star Brittney Griner says it feels "a little overwhelming"…

2 years ago

Brittney Griner Takes 32 Percent Pay Cut to Return to WNBA

After a year that can only be described as cruel and harrowing, Brittney Griner is finally going to be back…

3 years ago

Brittney Griner gets one-year deal from Phoenix Mercury to return to WNBA

As expected, the basketball star who spent nearly 10 months detained in Russia will rejoin the WNBA team she has…

3 years ago

Brittney Griner Rocks an Eagles Jersey at Super Bowl 2023 in Third Public Appearance Since Return to U.S.

The WNBA star attended the big game alongside wife Cherelle Griner

3 years ago

Brittney Griner Takes Part in Phoenix MLK Day March with Her Wife: ‘I’m Glad to Be Home’

The Phoenix Mercury center wore a big smile while posing with fans just weeks after being released from a Russian…

3 years ago

Hero of 2022: The Movement to Bring Brittney Griner and Pay Equity Back Home

“WNBA players need to be valued in their country and they won’t have to play overseas.”

3 years ago