Key moments in Brittney Griner's time with Phoenix Mercury, which included 10 WNBA all-star selections, detainment in Russia ...

Brittney Griner plans to sign with the Atlanta Dream, marking the end of her 11-year career with the Phoenix Mercury ...

Brittney Griner is officially ending her 11-year run with the Phoenix Mercury to start a new chapter with the Atlanta Dream.

Dec. 8, 2022:Brittney Griner freed from Russia in prisoner exchange for arms dealer Viktor Bout. May 19, 2023: Brittney Griner returns to Phoenix Mercury for 2023 season after detainment in Russia ...

She was freed in a prisoner swap when the United States released notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. Griner averaged 17.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.5 blocks this past season with Phoenix.