The Phoenix Mercury's Natasha Cloud, Brittney Griner and Kahleah Copper debuted in the Unrivaled 3-on-3 basketball league this weekend.
Brittney Griner has agreed to a one-year deal with the Atlanta Dream, ending her tenure with the Phoenix Mercury after 11 seasons, ESPN reported.
Brittney Griner is set to test free agency for the first time, and the Mercury should re-sign the All-Star center.
Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is testing the free agency market for the first time and has left people speculating on social media.
Brittney Griner made headlines on Tuesday after signing a contract with the Atlanta Dream, leaving the Phoenix Mercury after 11 seasons.
Thomas’ fiancée DeWanna Bonner becomes an option, as the six-time All-Star won two titles in Phoenix. The Mercury can try to get some guard depth from the likes of Tiffany Hayes, Natisha Hiedeman and other veterans. Regardless, it seems as though Phoenix will still be top-heavy, and that lack of depth has caused it to fizzle in recent seasons.
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The win is the first for Copper in the Unrivaled League as Rose ... showing comes just one day after Mercury teammate Brittney Griner dropped 29 points on the Mist to lead Phantom BC to a win.
Katie Lou Samuelson has seven points for the Phantom, while Brittney Griner and Natasha Cloud have started a combined 0-7 from the field. Lexie Hull scored 19 points, Kahleah Copper had 18 ...
Phoenix isn't quite sure what it will look like next season, but it will now build around Thomas after the loss of Griner. The Sun, meanwhile, appear set to embark on a difficult rebuild.
The Sun will receive guard Natasha Cloud, wing Rebecca Allen and the No. 12 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft in exchange for Thomas. Ty Harris will also head to Phoenix in the deal. The full trade was initially reported by Howard Megdal of The Next and later confirmed by Philippou.