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

Brittney Griner is leaving the Valley for Atlanta. After 11 seasons entirely played with the Phoenix Mercury, the 10-time All-Star center Griner has agreed to join the Atlanta Dream in free agency. ESPN's Shams Charania and Alex Phillipou were first to break the news.

We’re dealing with that now in Phoenix as the X-Factor deals with the departure of Brittney Griner, the most visible star in the history of the WNBA and perhaps all of team sports.

WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner is leaving the Phoenix Mercury after an 11-year career and intends to sign with the Atlanta Dream.

After spending 11 seasons with the Phoenix Mercury, Brittney Griner recently signed a one-year contract with the Atlanta Dream.

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is testing the free agency market for the first time and has left people speculating on social media.

The Unrivaled Women’s Basketball League, a three-on-three professional women’s basketball league features a shorter court, six teams and 36 WNBA players, including three Phoenix Mercury players.

The Connecticut Sun are reportedly sending 5-time All-Star Alyssa Thomas to the Phoenix Mercury in a sign-and-trade deal after 11 seasons.

Free agent Brionna Jones is signing with the Atlanta Dream, her agent, Boris Lelchitski. confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday night. The three-time All-Star had played her entire career with the Connecticut Sun after being drafted No. 8 in 2017. Free agents can't sign officially until Feb. 1.

The Atlanta Dream have made another free-agent splash, signing center Brionna Jones, according to ESPN.Jones is a three-time WNBA All-Star and also won the 2021 Most Improved Player Award and 2022 Sixth Player of the Year Award.

In the midst of the NFL playoffs and NBA season, the WNBA is making its own headlines even in its offseason. WNBA free agency commenced on Jan. 21. Front offices were finally able to communicate with free agents of all classifications - though contracts cannot be finalized or officially announced until Saturday,