Griner's Move to Atlanta Dream Shakes WNBA

Brittney Griner, a 10-time WNBA All-Star, has decided to join the Atlanta Dream, marking the end of her 11-year tenure with the Phoenix Mercury. This move, confirmed by Griner on Instagram, is considered one of the most significant free agency shifts in WNBA history. Griner, who was an unrestricted free agent for the first time, cited the team's dynamics and her family's input as pivotal in her decision. Her departure coincides with a major trade by the Mercury, who acquired Alyssa Thomas and Ty Harris from the Connecticut Sun. Griner joins a talented Atlanta team, including Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray, amidst coaching changes and anticipation of a new collective bargaining agreement. This shift raises questions about the future of Diana Taurasi, another Phoenix legend contemplating retirement.