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The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2017 season with a record of 18-16, and it led to another playoff appearance. They faced the Seattle Storm, the Connecticut Sun and the Los Angeles Sparks.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 8

Mercury Seek Win, Try To Snap Losing Streak In 2023

The Phoenix Mercury struggled in 2023, and they finished the season with a record of 9-31. They regressed from the previous season, as they finished 2022 with a record of 15-21.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 7

How One Past Mercury Draft Unfolded

The Phoenix Mercury had two consecutive years where they had only second and third-round picks. It was still a few years before they drafted Brittney Griner, and the year before that, they drafted Samantha Prahalis , C’eira Ricketts and Christine Flores.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 5

Looking At The Journeys Of Phoenix's 2012 Picks

The Phoenix Mercury drafted Brittney Griner in 2013, and she became one of the franchise's best players. She helped them win a championship, she set records, and when it is all said and done, her number will likely be retired by the franchise.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 26

Mercury's 2019 Lineup Begins Playoff Push

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2019 season with a record of 15-19. Despite being a few games under .500, they reached the playoffs for the seventh time in a row.

Atlanta Dream News / Athlon Sports / November 25

Brittney Griner Announces Update Away From WNBA

Brittney Griner recently completed her 12th season in the WNBA. She spent the past campaign with the Atlanta Dream, where she signed as a free agent last winter.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 14

Why The Mercury Tried Different Lineups In 2023

The Phoenix Mercury had one of their worst seasons in 2023. They finished the season with a record of 9-31, which was their worst season since 2012. They finished that season with a record of 7-27, and right after that, they drafted Brittney Griner.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 8

Why The Mercury Added A Defensive-Minded Guard

The Phoenix Mercury have been in the WNBA since 1997, and since then, they have had several players. Whether it was stars like Diana Taurasi or Brittney Griner, or anyone else, Phoenix has been home to a slew of players.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / September 26

Brittney Griner Loses Spot in WNBA Playoff History on Friday

Brittney Griner’s 12th season in the WNBA was eventful, to say the least. The 10-time All-Star parted ways with the Phoenix Mercury in the offseason after spending her entire 11-year WNBA career with the team that drafted her as the No.

Atlanta Dream News / Athlon Sports / September 26

Brittney Griner Considers New Career Amid WNBA Future Uncertainty

Brittney Griner, in her first season with the Atlanta Dream, helped her team to the most wins in franchise history during the regular season, finishing with a 30-14 record and the No.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / September 25

Atlanta Dream Named in Potential Angel Reese Trade Amid Brittney Griner Situation

In a season that saw few bright spots for the Chicago Sky, who finished with a 10-34 record, two-time WNBA All-Star Angel Reese provided the franchise with some glimmers of hope about the team's future.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / September 25

WNBA Star Brittney Griner Explains Three-Day Silence After Loss to Indiana Fever

Brittney Griner is in the midst of a crucial career crossroads at the moment. The 10-time WNBA All-Star is set to become a free agent in the offseason after her one-year deal with the Atlanta Dream comes to an end.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / September 24

Brittney Griner Sends Parting Message After Losing To Indiana Fever

Brittney Griner and the No. 3 seed Atlanta Dream, after winning Game 1, couldn't get the job done in the opening round of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs, dropping two straight games to the injury-riddled No.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / September 22

WNBA Star Brittney Griner Had One Word After Coaching News on Monday

Brittney Griner helped the Atlanta Dream set a franchise record with 30 wins, finishing 30-14 and earning the No. 3 seed in the WNBA playoffs. But despite being heavy favorites against a Caitlin Clark-less Indiana Fever, Griner's first season in Atlanta ended with a 2-1 series loss in the opening round.

Atlanta Dream News / Field Level Media / September 10

Brittney Griner scores 17, Dream rout Sun in sixth straight win

Brittney Griner recorded 17 points and four blocks off the bench to fuel the visiting Atlanta Dream to an 88-72 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday in Uncasville, Conn.

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Atlanta Dream News / The Spun / September 10

Brittney Griner Excited By $340 Million Women's Basketball News

The Unrivaled women's basketball league put up impressive viewership numbers in its debut season this past year. It's led to some lucrative investment that has WNBA veteran Brittney Griner very excited.

Atlanta Dream News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / September 9

Brittney Griner Sends Clear Two-Word Message About Dreams' WNBA Championship Hopes

In some respects, it's already been an unprecedented season for the Atlanta Dream. At 29-14 entering the final game of the regular season, the Dream have shattered their previous record of 23 regular-season wins set back in 2014.

Atlanta Dream News / Hardwood Heroics / August 13

'We Traded An Arms Dealer To Get This One Out': Brittney Griner Faces Ben Shapiro’s Savage Dig Over Controversial Trade For Infamous Arms Dealer

Brittney Griner, the two-time WNBA champion and Olympic gold medalist, was thrust back into the spotlight this week—this time thanks to political commentator Ben Shapiro.

Atlanta Dream News / Larry Brown Sports / July 31

Brittney Griner ejected following heated confrontation with WNBA official

Brittney Griner was ejected from the Atlanta Dream’s game against the Dallas Wings on Wednesday night after she had another heated exchange with a WNBA official.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / July 24

Brittney Griner receives emotional homecoming from Mercury and fans

PHOENIX — Brittney Griner received an emotional welcome home Wednesday night as she returned to Phoenix for the first time since signing with the Atlanta Dream.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / July 24

Brittney Griner Admits Being 'Ignited' by Pregame Moment Amid Mercury Return

WNBA legend Brittney Griner spent the first 11 seasons of her professional basketball career with the Phoenix Mercury. During that time, she was a 2014 WNBA champion, a 10-time WNBA All-Star, a three-time All-WNBA first-team honoree, and a two-time scoring champion.