Brittney Griner returned to game action on Friday for the Phoenix Mercury, scoring 10 points in 17 minutes in her first game since being detained in Russia.

Despite this joyful occasion, Griner has faced some recent professional setbacks. On Sunday, she received disappointing news for the first time since 2021, she was left off the WNBA All-Star roster, missing out on both the starters and reserves lists.

The desert is heating up again, not just from the Arizona sun, but from the fire brewing inside Footprint Center. On paper, it’s just another regular-season gam

Here's the altercation that had fans buzzing: Griner finished Tuesday night's game with 14 points and three rebounds. She was on track to have a really strong performance.

Phoenix Mercury All-Star Brittney Griner will be away from her team for at least two games "to focus on her mental health," the team announced.

Griner’s two slams and all-around performance — she finished with 18 points, 13 rebounds and two blocks — weren’t enough even to earn her the game’s MVP award.

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) celebrates after a 3-point basket against the Seattle Storm during the first quarter at Footprint Center in Phoenix on Sunday, June 16, 2024.

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner returned to action Saturday after missing the team's past three games to focus on her mental health. She had 22 points, six rebounds and four assists in the ...

Brittney Griner scored 27 points in her first regular-season WNBA game back in Phoenix, while the Chicago Sky won their second straight to open the season.

Under the roof of Atlanta’s State Farm Arena, Brittney Griner played her first at-home game with the Atlanta Dream. Along with her teammates, Brionna Jones, Te-Hina Paopao, Taylor Thierry, and ...