Brittney Griner - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Good to go Saturday Griner (ribs) is available for Saturday's game against the Sparks.

Impact Griner has been cleared to return Saturday from a four-game absence due to a rib injury. With the veteran center back in action, she'll likely take Aaliyah Edwards in the Sun's starting lineup against Los Angeles. In her last game May 18 against the Fire, Griner recorded 16 points, five rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 27 minutes.

51 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Griner (rib) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Sparks.

Impact The Sun had initially left Griner off the injury report for Saturday, but they're not yet ready to give her the green light to play. If the veteran center needs to miss a fifth straight contest with a rib strain, Raegan Beers, Nell Angloma and Diamond Miller would all be candidates for increased playing time in the frontcourt.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brittney Griner finally gets good news as Sun look to avoid historic start | Sporting News She should be back tonight.

23 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Available for Saturday Griner (rib) is available for Saturday's game against the Sparks.

Impact After four straight games on the shelf, Griner is no longer on the injury report. She's missed a total of six games this season, so the Sun may proceed with caution.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leite scores 20 and the Fire win third straight with 71-61 victory over the Sun

Carla Leite scored 20 points and the expansion Portland Fire won their third straight game with a 71-61 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday night

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Ruled out Wednesday Griner (rib) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Fire.

Impact Griner was surprisingly downgraded to out ahead of Monday's loss to Golden State after initially carrying a probable tag, and she will remain sidelined for Wednesday's road trip to Portland. This marks her fourth consecutive absence and her sixth missed game of the young season as she continues to manage a right rib sprain. Griner's next opportunity to suit up will come Saturday against the Sparks.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brittney Griner's injury situation is suddenly becoming a real concern for the Sun | Sporting News More injury news for the veteran.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ruled out Monday Griner (rib) is out for Monday's game against Golden State.

Impact After being listed as probable, Griner is surprisingly downgraded to out Monday. Her next chance to play comes Wednesday, when the Sun visit the Fire in Portland. Nell Angloma and Raegan Beers are candidates for increased playing time in the frontcourt Monday.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sun vs. Valkyries Prediction, Odds, Best WNBA Prop Bet for Monday, May 25 It’s been a rough season for Brittney Griner and the Connecticut Sun, as they’ve won just one of their first seven games heading into Monday...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Probable for Monday Griner (rib) is probable for Monday's game against Golden State.

Impact Griner is likely to return from a two-game absence due to a right rib sprain, and her presence would leave fewer minutes available for Raegan Beers. Griner is averaging 15.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.4 combined steals-plus-blocks in 27.3 minutes per game across three regular-season outings.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Zia Cooke and Flau'jae Johnson have career games as the Storm beat the Sun 77-59

Zia Cooke scored 16 of her career-high 25 points in the first half, rookie Flau’jae Johnson had her best game of the season and the Seattle Storm beat the Connecticut Sun 77-59 on...

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Remaining out Friday Griner (ribs) won't play in Friday's game versus the Storm, Deyscha Smith reports.

Impact Griner carried a questionable designation before being upgraded to probable. However, she has since been ruled out and will now miss her fourth game of the 2026 campaign. With Olivia Nelson-Ododa (ankle) also sidelined, the Sun will likely lean on Aneesah Morrow and Raegan Beers to handle most of the work in the middle. Griner's next opportunity to suit up will be when the Sun face the Valkyries on Monday night.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Friday Griner (ribs) is probable for Friday's game against Seattle.

Impact Griner was initially listed as questionable for this contest. She's already missed three games this season due to a foot injury, but Griner appears to be trending in the right direction ahead of Friday's contest.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable versus Storm Griner (rib) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against Seattle.

Impact Griner has already battled a few injuries this season. She missed two games leading up to the 83-82 loss to Portland on Monday. However, after suiting up for that contest, the 35-year-old was subsequently ruled out for Wednesday's meeting with the Storm because of a rib injury. With Olivia Nelson-Ododa (ankle) already sidelined, Aneesah Morrow and Raegan Beers might handle most of the work in the middle for the rematch with Seattle if Griner also can't get on the floor.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Wednesday Griner won't play Wednesday versus the Storm due to a right rib sprain.

Impact Griner was a late addition to the injury report, and the severity of her rib injury is currently unclear. For now, she can be considered questionable for Friday's rematch with the Storm. With Olivia Nelson-Ododa (ankle) also unavailable, Raegan Beers could be headed for heavy minutes.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Paces Connecticut in loss Griner chipped in 16 points (6-12 FG, 4-7 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 27 minutes during Monday's 83-82 loss to Portland.

Impact Griner returned from a two-game absence due to a left foot injury and immediately got back to work, leading her team in scoring during a narrow defeat. The veteran center, who has built a reputation as a feared shot-blocker, also recorded her first two blocks of the campaign after being held without a rejection in her first two appearances. Through three games in her first season with Connecticut, Griner is averaging 15.0 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 27.3 minutes per contest.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Sug Sutton makes go-ahead floater to help the Fire beat the Sun 83-82

Sarah Ashlee Barker and Bridget Carleton each scored 18 points, Sug Sutton scored a go-ahead basket with 22.6 seconds left, and the Portland Fire beat the Connecticut Sun 83-82

MAY 19 • Associated Press

Cleared to play Griner (foot) is available for Monday's game against the Fire.

Impact Griner appeared on track to play Monday despite dealing with a left foot issue, and the team has since confirmed that she'll suit up in Portland. She put up 13 and 16 points in her first two appearances of the 2026 campaign before missing her team's last two games with the foot issue.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Monday Griner (foot) is probable for Monday's game against the Fire.

Impact Griner has missed the last two games due to a left foot injury, but she is likely to return to action Monday. In two appearances this season, she has averaged 14.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 27.5 minutes per contest.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

A'ja Wilson scores 45 points as the Aces outlast the short-handed Sun 101-94

A’ja Wilson scored 45 points to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the short-handed Connecticut Sun 101-94

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Late scratch for Friday's game Griner (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Aces.

Impact Griner wasn't on Connecticut's initial injury report for Friday's matchup, but she'll be sidelined for a second consecutive game as she continues to deal with a left foot injury. Olivia Nelson-Ododa (ankle) has also been ruled out for Friday's rematch against Las Vegas, and the pair of absences should open up increased opportunities for Aaliyah Edwards, Kennedy Burke, Diamond Miller, Aneesah Morrow and Raegan Beers.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Officially cleared to return Griner (foot) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game against the Aces.

Impact Griner missed Wednesday's matchup against Las Vegas due to a foot injury, but she was expected to return for Friday's game, and she's now been officially cleared to return for the rematch. Griner could see slightly more work than usual is Olivia Nelson-Ododa, who is questionable due to a right ankle injury, is unavailable, though Aaliyah Edwards (thigh) will make her regular-season debut Friday.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Chennedy Carter scores 27, A'ja Wilson gets another double-double and the Aces rout the Sun 98-69

Chennedy Carter scored 27 points on 13-of-16 shooting, A’ja Wilson had 14 of her 22 points in the third quarter and the Las Vegas Aces routed the Connecticut Sun 98-69

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Plans to return Friday Griner (foot) said she will suit up for Friday's game against Las Vegas, Emily Adams of the Hartford Courant reports.

Impact Griner appeared in Connecticut's first two games, averaging 14.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals over 27.5 minutes per contest. She missed Wednesday's showdown with the Aces. However, the 35-year-old plans to return when these clubs meet again Friday. For now, she is considered day-to-day. While Griner is out of commission, Olivia Nelson-Ododa is in line for more work.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Listed out for Wednesday Griner (foot) is out for Wednesday's game against the Sun.

Impact This is a new issue for Griner, and the Sun are calling this a left foot sprain. Presumably, she will be day-to-day moving forward. Olivia Nelson-Ododa could see an uptick in minutes with this news.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

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Leite scores 20 and the Fire win third straight with 71-61 victory over the Sun

Zia Cooke and Flau'jae Johnson have career games as the Storm beat the Sun 77-59

Sug Sutton makes go-ahead floater to help the Fire beat the Sun 83-82

A'ja Wilson scores 45 points as the Aces outlast the short-handed Sun 101-94

Chennedy Carter scores 27, A'ja Wilson gets another double-double and the Aces rout the Sun 98-69