Brittney Griner returns to WNBA forever changed -- yet blissfully familiar
There's work to be done, but BG remains the upbeat, fun-loving teammate she's always been.
https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/37703514/brittney-griner-phoenix-mercury-return-wnba-russia-imprisonmentBrittney Griner is back: What to expect as the Phoenix Mercury center returns to the court
As the basketball world welcomes back Brittney Griner, we look at where her game is at, what her impact is on the Mercury and what we might expect as the season progresses.
https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/37682165/brittney-griner-wnba-phoenix-mercury-center-returns-court'If I half-ass it, it's not going to look pretty': Why Diana Taurasi is working so hard to stay on court
After battling injuries each of the past four seasons, Diana Taurasi is determined to stay on the court, totally modifying her training to stay healthy at 40.
https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/37657068/diana-taurasi-phoenix-mercury-wnba-how-stay-court-2023In return, Griner given standing-O, nets 10 points
In her first competitive game action in 572 days, Brittney Griner had 10 points in 17 minutes in a 90-71 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks, showing glimpses of the player she was before a 10-month detainment in Russia caused her to miss all of last season.
https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/37629507/brittney-griner-makes-unofficial-return-mercuryGriner's back, Taurasi's healthy -- how good will the Mercury be in 2023?
Eager to move on from a tumultuous 2022 season, the Mercury hope to be championship contenders again, even in a year with so much emphasis on superteams.
https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/37595900/brittney-griner-diana-taurasi-phoenix-mercury-how-good-2023What to make of the Mercury
Phoenix has a new look with Brittney Griner back on the court and Skylar Diggins-Smith on maternity leave.
https://www.espn.com/fantasy/womens-basketball/story/_/id/37329073/fantasy-women-basketball-phoenix-mercury-wnba-2023-brittney-griner-skylar-diggins-smithGriner: 1st practice 'everything I wanted it to be'
Brittney Griner said after her first training camp practice with the Mercury on Sunday that she felt "so good" but understood there are still challenges, both mental and physical, that she'll have to navigate during the lead-up to the regular season.
https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/36331551/brittney-griner-marks-first-mercury-training-camp-practice'Bet on me': Griner seems like old self in first interview since detainment
Brittney Griner's familiar sense of levity seemed to indicate she is back in spirit as well as in body.
https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/36305563/brittney-griner-phoenix-mercury-seems-old-self-first-interviewGriner officially rejoins Mercury in 'special signing'
Brittney Griner, who was detained for 10 months in Russia before her release in a high-profile prisoner swap, has officially been re-signed by Phoenix.
https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/35706784/brittney-griner-officially-re-signs-phoenix-mercurySource: Griner back with Mercury on 1-year deal
Brittney Griner has re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury on a one-year deal, sources confirmed to ESPN, after missing the 2022 season following a 10-month detention in Russia.
https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/35689799/brittney-griner-returns-phoenix-mercury-1-year-dealTaurasi, 40, signs multiyear deal with Mercury
Diana Taurasi, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer, signed a multiyear contract to return to the Phoenix Mercury for at least a 19th season in 2023, the team announced Saturday morning.
https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/35687171/wnba-all-leading-scorer-diana-taurasi-returns-mercuryNBA approves sale of Suns, Mercury to Ishbia
The NBA board of governors has approved the sale of the Phoenix Suns and the WNBA's Mercury to billionaire mortgage lender Mat Ishbia.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35605269/nba-board-governors-approves-sale-suns-mercury-mat-ishbiaSources: Suns purchase likely official by Feb. 9
The NBA's board of governors is expected to ratify Mat Ishbia's purchase of the Suns with a vote in early February, sources told ESPN.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35523911/mat-ishbia-purchase-suns-mercury-official-soonWhat Brittney Griner's return for the 2023 WNBA season means for her and the Phoenix Mercury
Brittney Griner plans to play the 2023 WNBA season. How does it change the Mercury's outlook and free agency focus, and what can we expect from Griner after 10 months of detainment?
https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/35265242/brittney-griner-play-wnba-2023-phoenix-mercury-big-questions'Grateful' Griner: 'Intend to play basketball' in '23
Brittney Griner, in her first public comments since her release from a Russian prison, said she was "grateful" to be home and plans to play for the WNBA's Mercury this season.
https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/35264582/brittney-griner-says-play-wnba-mercury-2023Brittney Griner's release met with shock, relief from the Phoenix Mercury
Diana Taurasi woke up Mercury president Vince Kozar by phone. Brianna Turner's mom rushed into her bedroom. News of Brittney Griner's release sent waves of shock and relief through her teammates and the franchise.
https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/35219941/brittney-griner-release-phoenix-mercury-shock-reliefMercury need strong leadership more than ever as Sarver prepares to sell Phoenix NBA, WNBA teams
We don't yet know whether the Suns or Mercury will be sold together, but after a tumultuous season, the Mercury face an uncertain future as tough personnel decisions loom.
https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/34638306/next-steps-mercury-sarver-nba-wnba-phoenix-saleSarver announces plans to sell Suns, Mercury
Robert Sarver has announced that he has begun the process to sell both the NBA's Phoenix Suns and WNBA's Phoenix Mercury franchises.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34636682/robert-sarver-says-starting-process-sell-nba-phoenix-suns-wnba-phoenix-mercuryBiden administration badly bungled monkey pox response
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