Brittney Griner - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

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.

24 MINS AGO • 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

3 HOURS AGO • 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.

6 HOURS AGO • 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.

1 DAY AGO • 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

3 DAYS AGO • 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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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

5 DAYS AGO • 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.

5 DAYS AGO • 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.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Strikes for 16 points in defeat Griner finished Sunday's 89-82 loss to the Storm with 16 points (6-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds and two steals across 28 minutes.

Impact Griner dropped 10 points on efficient shooting in the first half but shot just 1-for-4 from the field in the second. Still, the veteran center led the first unit in points and finished as Connecticut's second-leading scorer. The 35-year-old also paced the Sun in steals. She figures to continue playing a steady role for Connecticut following a lackluster 2025 campaign with Atlanta, and she has now scored double-digit points in back-to-back outings to begin the 2026 regular season.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Lexie Brown hits 5 3-pointers and scores 17 as the Storm beat the Sun 89-82

Lexie Brown hit five 3-pointers and scored 17 points, Flau’jae Johnson had 16 and the Seattle Storm beat the Connecticut Sun 89-82 on Sunday

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Finishes with 13 points in loss Griner finished with 13 points (6-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and two assists over 27 minutes in Friday's 106-75 loss to Connecticut.

Impact Griner appeared in her first regular-season game with Connecticut. Although it wasn't the best showing of her career, it was a decent effort, considering the entire team struggled against a Liberty squad that had no trouble getting it done on both ends of the floor. The 35-year-old signed with the Sun heading into the 2026 campaign. While Griner's best days are likely behind her, she has room to have a better season than the one she had with the Dream in 2025.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Breanna Stewart powers short-handed Liberty to a season-opening rout of Sun

Breanna Stewart had 31 points and 10 rebounds to help the short-handed New York Liberty open their season with a 106-75 rout of the Connecticut Sun

MAY 9 • Associated Press

3 things to watch for when the WNBA season begins Brittney Griner's first game with the Sun, the Tempo's debut, and more — there's a lot going on when WNBA games begin on Friday.

MAY 7 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Brittney Griner welcomes Hailey Van Lith after surprising Sky departure | Sporting News Griner welcomed her new teammate right away.

MAY 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Brittney Griner shuts down retirement talk with blunt message after Sun loss | Sporting News The veteran insists it's not time.

MAY 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Productive on scoreboard Sunday Griner posted 16 points (7-9 FG, 2-2 3Pt), four rebounds, an assist and a steal in 21 minutes during Sunday's 79-67 preseason loss to the Liberty.

Impact After spending last year in Atlanta, Griner signed a contract with the Sun ahead of the 2026 campaign. She played 16 minutes during Wednesday's preseason opener against Toronto and was efficient during Sunday's exhibition en route to Connecticut's lone double-digit scoring total. Griner started in 25 of her 39 regular-season appearances with the Dream last season, but she should have an opportunity to reclaim a full-time starting role in 2026.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Reports: Sun inking Brittney Griner to $1 million+ deal Deadspin | Reports: Sun inking Brittney Griner to $1 million+ deal

APRIL 11 • DEADSPIN.COM

Brittney Griner signing with Connecticut Sun ahead of move to Houston Ahead of their move in 2027 to her hometown of Houston, the Connecticut Sun are reportedly signing WNBA star Brittney Griner.

APRIL 11 • USATODAY.COM

Why Brittney Griner to the Sun Makes More Sense Than it Seems Context makes Brittney Griner's decision to sign with the Connecticut Sun seem like a no-brainer in hindsight.

APRIL 11 • SI.COM

Brittney Griner to sign with Connecticut Sun, AP source says

Brittney Griner is finalizing a deal to join the Connecticut Sun, according to a person familiar with the negotiations

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Brittney Griner reportedly set to join Sun: Why this move could matter more than it looks | Sporting News Brittney Griner may not be the same player she once was, but her reported move to Connecticut could be exactly what the Sun need.

APRIL 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Heading to Connecticut The Sun and Griner agreed to terms on a contract Friday, Terrika Foster-Brasby of ESPN reports.

Impact The terms of the deal have yet to be finalized, but Foster-Brasby relays that Griner will be receiving a seven-figure deal with the Sun. Griner spent the majority of her WNBA career with Phoenix before playing for Atlanta last season, though she lost her spot in the Fever's starting lineup in mid-August. Griner came off the bench for the Fever's last 14 games of the regular season and averaged 8.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 1.4 blocks over 16.1 minutes per game. However, she will likely be Connecticut's starting center in 2026 while Olivia Nelson-Ododa serves in a backup role.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Brittney Griner, Sue Bird among women's sports stars calling out ICE WNBA legends Brittney Griner and Sue Bird recently joined nearly 60 women's sports stars in an open letter calling out ICE.

FEBRUARY 6 • USATODAY.COM

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