Brittney Griner

Brittney Griner (42) stands next to Phoenix Mercury teammate Diana Taurasi (3).

Taurasi and Griner return to Phoenix Mercury

By Jesse Morrison / February 20, 2023

What each star resigning at surprisingly different numbers means for Phoenix

Minnesota point guard Moriah Jefferson drives downhill from the slot around a pick-and-roll screen from Lynx center Sylvia Fowles, who is beginning to roll after screening Dallas Wings wing Marina Mabrey off of Jefferson.

What the Moriah Jefferson signing means for the Phoenix Mercury

By Jesse Morrison / February 13, 2023

Moriah Jefferson brings shooting prowess and passing ability to a team in need of a point guard

A shot of Phoenix Mercury combo guard Diana Taurasi from behind, holding her arms out and up in celebration, as in the background a ball drops through the net

Diana Taurasi speaks on Ishbia’s purchase of Mercury, not planning on pay cut in 2023

By Jesse Morrison / February 8, 2023

Phoenix star Diana Taurasi spoke Tuesday on the future of the organization under new owner Mat Ishbia — Taurasi is not planning on taking a pay cut

Phoenix Mercury big Brianna Turner jumps into the body of Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin with an arm outstretched and blocking the ball out of Austin's hand, while Austin's other arm tries to keep Turner away

Brianna Turner discusses Griner’s looming return to Mercury, new role with WNBPA

By Jesse Morrison / February 7, 2023

Brianna Turner discusses Brittney Griner saying ‘she is going to play for the Phoenix Mercury’ and her new role with WNBPA

Phoenix Mercury's Kia Nurse dribbles during a game against the Washington Mystics on May 18, 2021. (Domenic Allegra photo)

2023 WNBA free agency preview: Phoenix Mercury

By Jesse Morrison / January 9, 2023

The task ahead, by the numbers

Brittney Griner is pictured in purple and orange Phoenix Mercury jersey, wearing the number 42.

Griner shows gratitude, says she will return to play in 2023 in first statement since release

By Jesse Morrison / December 16, 2022

‘I intend to play basketball for the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury this season’

Brittney Griner soars to basket in Phoenix Mercury purple and orange uniform.

How Brittney Griner’s return impacts the Phoenix Mercury

By Jesse Morrison / December 9, 2022

Should she want to resume her basketball career, Griner faces free agency

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Brittney Griner is coming home; Alyssa Ustby powers North Carolina 

By The Next / December 8, 2022

Howard talks about the news that Brittney Griner’s long detention in Russia has finally come to an end — Alyssa Ustby joins the show to weigh in on BG’s return

Brittney Griner. (Screenshot via WNBA Media Central)

Brittney Griner is finally free: The women’s basketball community reacts

By Vishakya Deshpande / December 8, 2022

‘No more counting days. She’s coming home’

Brittney Griner holds up a photo of her Russian club team during her trial on Aug. 4, 2022.

BREAKING: Brittney Griner released from Russian custody

By Howard Megdal / December 8, 2022

Months-long ordeal comes to an end