Brittney Griner - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Won't suit up Friday Griner (quadriceps) is out for Friday's game against the Valkyries.

Impact Griner will be ruled out for a second straight contest, and it's not a great sign for her fantasy managers to see her scratched a day in advance. With this news, Raegan Beers and Aaliyah Edwards could be more involved in the frontcourt.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cheryl Reeve breaks WNBA record for coaching wins as Lynx beat Sun 86-80

Kayla McBride scored 23 points, and Minnesota beat the Connecticut Sun 86-80 to give Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve the WNBA record for career wins

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Sun guard Saniya Rivers sprains her left ankle vs. the Lynx and leaves the court in a wheelchair

Connecticut Sun guard Saniya Rivers sprained her left ankle in the game against the Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday night, leaving the court in a wheelchair in the second quarter

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Late scratch Wednesday Griner is out for Wednesday's game against the Lynx due to a left quadriceps strain.

Impact The veteran center is a late scratch Wednesday after being absent from the initial injury report and can be deemed day-to-day ahead of Friday's tilt against the Valkyries. With Griner sidelined, Raegan Beers and Aaliyah Edwards should both be more involved in the frontcourt.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Full stat line in win Griner notched 29 points (11-14 FG, 7-11 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals in 34 minutes during Monday's 90-89 win over the Lynx.

Impact Griner turned in a vintage performance Monday, stuffing the stat sheet and leading the Sun to victory. The veteran center led all players in points and rebounds, securing her second consecutive double-double. She also contributed multiple blocks for the seventh time over her last nine appearances, during which she has averaged 13.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.2 blocks across 26.0 minutes per showing.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota visits Connecticut after Griner's 29-point game

Connecticut hosts the Minnesota Lynx after Brittney Griner scored 29 points in the Connecticut Sun's 90-89 victory against the Minnesota Lynx

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | July 6, 2026

3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Brittney Griner scores 29 and Kennedy Burke hits 2 late 3-pointers in the Sun's 90-89 win over Lynx

Brittney Griner scored a season-high 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Kennedy Burke added 16 points off the bench, including two 3-pointers in the final three minutes, and the Co...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Secures first double-double Griner recorded 13 points (5-12 FG, 3-6 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one block in 30 minutes during Thursday's 86-83 loss to Dallas.

Impact Griner paced her team in rebounds and was one of four starters to score in double figures. Thursday marked her first double-double of the 2026 campaign, and it comes after she grabbed only two rebounds in her previous showing Friday against Washington. Griner is now averaging 13.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 blocks per game over her last four appearances.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Paige Bueckers scores 11 of her 25 points in the 4th quarter, and the Wings beat the Sun 86-83

Paige Bueckers scored 11 of her 25 points in the fourth quarter, Jessica Shepard finished with 14 points, and the Dallas Wings beat the Connecticut Sun 86-83

JULY 3 • Associated Press

Lacan and Nelson-Ododa each score 12 points and Sun beat Mystics 68-57

Leila Lacan and Olivia Nelson-Ododa each scored 12 points, Kennedy Burke had 11 off the bench and the Connecticut Sun beat the Washington Mystics 68-57 on Friday night

JUNE 27 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Sun snap skid as Brittney Griner becomes WNBA's all-time blocks leader Deadspin | Sun snap skid as Brittney Griner becomes WNBA's all-time blocks leader

JUNE 23 • DEADSPIN.COM

Chicago Sky vs. Connecticut Sun | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | June 22, 2026

JUNE 23 • YOUTUBE

Makes history in victory Griner supplied 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, four blocks and three assists across 22 minutes in Monday's 92-63 win over the Sky.

Impact Griner made history Monday, racking up a game- and season-high four blocks while becoming the WNBA's all-time blocks leader. She also led the Sun in scoring and has now reached double figures in four of her last five appearances. During that span, the veteran center has averaged 12.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.6 blocks per game.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Brittney Griner's historic night came with an expensive consequence | Sporting News The Sun star will be punished.

JUNE 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Brittney Griner becomes WNBA's career blocks leader, and the Sun beat the Sky 92-63

Brittney Griner scored 14 points and became the WNBA’s career blocks leader, Olivia Nelson-Ododa had 11 points and 15 rebounds, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Chicago Sky 92-63 f...

JUNE 23 • Associated Press

Brittney Griner adds another chapter to Hall of Fame legacy with WNBA blocks record | Sporting News Another massive accomplishment..

JUNE 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Brittney Griner becomes WNBA's all-time blocks leader, besting Margo Dydek Connecticut Sun center Brittney Griner officially has the most blocks in WNBA history with 878 career bocks.

JUNE 23 • USATODAY.COM

Nears double-double in defeat Griner supplied 16 points (7-11 FG, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 24 minutes in Friday's 101-97 loss to Toronto.

Impact After scoring just six points on 3-of-7 shooting in Wednesday's loss to Washington, Griner was much more productive Friday. The veteran center tied for the team lead in points, matching her season high. She also tied her season high in rebounds and has now tallied multiple blocks in each of her last five appearances. During that stretch, Griner has averaged 11.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.4 blocks per showing.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Mabrey scores career-high 37 points, ties single-game 3-point record as Tempo rally past Sun 101-97

Marina Mabrey scored a career-high 37 points and tied the WNBA single-game record with nine 3-pointers as the Toronto Tempo overcame a 16-point deficit to beat the Connecticut Sun...

JUNE 20 • Associated Press

Connecticut faces Toronto on 3-game home skid

Connecticut enters a matchup against Toronto as losers of three straight home games

JUNE 18 • Associated Press

Quiet scoring night Wednesday Griner finished with six points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks across 23 minutes in Wednesday's 88-81 loss to Washington.

Impact Griner finished with a season-low six points Wednesday, marking her third single-digit scoring performance of the 2026 campaign. Still, despite the offensive woes, the 35-year-old continues to get it done defensively by accumulating 10 blocks in her last four regular-season appearances combined.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Brittney Griner passed a WNBA legend and keeps climbing the all-time rankings | Sporting News The legend continues.

JUNE 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Totals 10 points in return Griner totaled 10 points (5-11 FG), four assists, two rebounds and two blocks over 20 minutes in Saturday's 85-75 loss to the Fever.

Impact After missing the previous two games due to a left rib strain, Griner returned to action Saturday. The veteran center scored in double figures and swatted two shots, but her limited impact on the glass was notable as the Fever outrebounded the Sun 38-26. In what has been an injury-riddled start to the 2026 campaign, Griner is averaging 12.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.6 blocks in 25.4 minutes across seven appearances.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Sophie Cunningham, Caitlin Clark lead the Fever past the Sun, 85-75

Sophie Cunningham hit three 3-pointers and scored the final 11 points for Indiana, helping the Fever beat the Connecticut Sun 85-75 on Saturday night to improve to 4-1 in Commissio...

JUNE 14 • Associated Press

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