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Brittney Griner lands seven-figure with Connecticut Sun

Brittney Griner has signed a seven-figure contract with the Connecticut Sun, marking one of the notable deals as the WNBA’s new collective bargaining agreement takes effect and free agency opens. The agreement was first reported by the team’s sideline reporter, Terrika Foster-Brasby, and confirmed by other outlets on Friday. The 35-year-old center, standing 6-foot-9, brings … The post Brittney Griner lands seven-figure with Connecticut Sun appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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WNBA Star Brittney Griner Makes Career Decision on Friday: Report

It has been an extremely busy Friday in the WNBA with free agency in full swing. Some of the biggest names are already off the market, with stars such as Kelsey Mitchell and Chelsea Gray, among others, re-signing with their respective teams. Brittney Griner is another sought-after star in free ...

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Alyssa Thomas expected to return to Mercury after MVP caliber season

The first domino for the Phoenix Mercury in free agency happened on Friday, as MVP frontrunner Alyssa Thomas is expected to re-sign, according to Sean Hurd of ESPN. This comes after Satou Sabally announced she was departing the team and heading for unrestricted free agency. Nonetheless, the franchise could get its top player back. Now, […] The post Alyssa Thomas expected to return to Mercury after MVP caliber season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 players the Mercury must sign in WNBA free agency

The 2026 WNBA free agency is off to a crazy start. In quite possibly the most unpredictable offseason in history, the Phoenix Mercury have their hands full. However, there are three players they have to target for them to head back to the WNBA Finals and hopefully secure the franchise’s fourth championship. Alanna Smith to […] The post 3 players the Mercury must sign in WNBA free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“Sue Them for Everything”: Satou Sabally Urged By Fans to Take Legal Action Against Phoenix Mercury Over Alleged “Mishandling” Amid Exit Rumors

Clearly, fans haven't forgotten how Satou Sabally was sidelined for Game 4 of last year's Finals due to a concussion.

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Mercury’s Satou Sabally bids farewell to her time in Phoenix

One season ago, the Phoenix Mercury traded for Satou Sabally. But her time in the Valley of the Sun is coming to an end. She posted on her personal Instagram account this response: “My best year yet. Thank you, Phoenix.” The news comes as a bit of a surprise, but not entirely so. The Mercury […] The post Mercury’s Satou Sabally bids farewell to her time in Phoenix appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Satou Sabally makes decision on future with Mercury

Despite losing Diana Taurasi to retirement and Brittney Griner to the Atlanta Dream in free agency, the Phoenix Mercury surprised the league after making an inspired run to the WNBA Finals. With Satou Sabally, Kahleah Copper, Alyssa Thomas, DeWanna Bonner, and Sami Whitcomb leading the charge, the Mercury showed that they were far from being […] The post Satou Sabally makes decision on future with Mercury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2026 WNBA free agency: Key dates, best players available, offseason decisions

The 2026 offseason is the biggest and most important offseason in WNBA history. A lockout was avoided when a new CBA was agreed to. That will drastically increase the salary cap, as well as the minimum and maximum player salaries. Furthermore, two expansion teams, the Toronto Tempo and the Portland Fire, have joined the fold […] The post 2026 WNBA free agency: Key dates, best players available, offseason decisions appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Who Mercury must pursue after shocking Sky-Dream Angel Reese trade

The WNBA free agency period is officially underway after a shocking Angel Reese trade. The Chicago Sky sent the All-Star to the Atlanta Dream for a 2027 and 2028 first-round pick. They could be the catalyst for the Phoenix Mercury making their own move. One of those could involve upgrading the center position. Although Natasha […] The post Who Mercury must pursue after shocking Sky-Dream Angel Reese trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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ESPN VP reveals 50-50 gender split in women’s sports viewership: ‘Everyone is watching women’s sports’

The reaction to ESPN creating a primetime women’s sports window to replace Sunday Night Baseball starting this summer was predictable. Despite the fact that the WNBA and NWSL are the biggest properties in the ESPN lineup that are in-season during the summer, many attempted to paint the move as anti-men’s sports or some grand kowtowing gesture…

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Suns’ Devin Booker sees ‘a step forward’ for WNBA after historic CBA deal

Devin Booker has always shown his support for the Phoenix Mercury and the WNBA as a whole. He’s always been at games and has shown his respect for the league’s growth. For instance, Booker has always shown reverence for Diana Taurasi, arguably the league’s greatest player. But it’s not just his experiences with her that […] The post Suns’ Devin Booker sees ‘a step forward’ for WNBA after historic CBA deal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is DiJonai Carrington Dating Jackie Young? NaLyssa Smith Reacts To WNBA Relationship Drama

Is DiJonai Carrington dating Jackie Young? NaLyssa Smith could only laugh when the newest WNBA couple appeared to hard launch their relationship on social media. Her post has since been deleted. While it is not uncommon for WNBA players to date amongst themselves, this latest reveal does not come without drama. It involves two teammates […] The post Is DiJonai Carrington Dating Jackie Young? NaLyssa Smith Reacts To WNBA Relationship Drama appeared first on BroBible.

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