Dream star Allisha Gray couldn't contain her excitement after hearing of Brittney Griner signing with Atlanta after spending her entire career with the Phoenix Mercury

WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner is leaving the Phoenix Mercury after an 11-year career and intends to sign with the Atlanta Dream.

Brittney Griner is officially ending her 11-year run with the Phoenix Mercury to start a new chapter with the Atlanta Dream. The 10-time All-Star center announced Tuesday night (Jan. 28) on Instagram that she intends to sign with the Atlanta squad for one year.

When Brittney Griner retires, she will become a WNBA legend and arguably one of the best players in the Phoenix Mercury's history.

The move continues an eventful day for the Mercury. Phoenix agreed to a deal to acquire five-time All-Star Alyssa Thomas and Ty Harris from the Connecticut Sun for guard Natasha Cloud, wing Rebecca Allen and the No. 12 pick in the 2025 WNBA draft.

Griner entered the offseason as the second-longest tenured WNBA player with one team, having spent her entire career in Phoenix.

In a move that shakes up the WNBA, Brittney Griner is joining the Atlanta Dream in free agency after a decorated 11-season stint with the Phoenix Mercury.

Brittney Griner's time with the Phoenix Mercury has come to an end. After 11 seasons in Phoenix, Griner is departing in free agency. Per ESPN's Shams

Brionna Jones, a formidable post presence, joins forces with Brittney Griner, Rhyne Howard, and Allisha Gray on the Atlanta Dream.

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