Brittney Griner

Former Baylor University legend and WNBA star Brittney Griner, right, looks on with Baylor head coach Nicki Collen, left, during her No. 42 jersey retirement ceremony before an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)

Brittney Griner’s No. 42 jersey retired by Baylor in her 1st game on campus since she played

Brittney Griner’s No. 42 jersey has been retired by Baylor. The two-time AP national player of the year and career blocks leader attended a Bears home game for the first time since her senior season 11 years ago for the ceremony Sunday.

Iowa's Caitlin Clark (22) talks with head coach Lisa Bluder, front right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Clark eyes NCAA career scoring record while Baylor set to retire Griner’s jersey

FILE - Baylor's Brittney Griner shoots a foul shot against Louisville in the second half of a regional semifinal game in the women's NCAA college basketball tournament in Oklahoma City, April 1, 2013. Baylor will retire the jersey of former star Griner, Feb. 18, 2024, when the Bears host Texas Tech. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Baylor to retire Brittney Griner’s jersey against Texas Tech next month

Wisconsin guard Brooke Schramek (3) steals the ball from Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Clark moves up career scoring list as No. 2 Iowa defeats Wisconsin, 96-50

Team USA guard Diana Taurasi (12) talks with center Brittany Griner (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball exhibition game against Tennessee, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Fans roar for Brittney Griner before Team USA routs Lady Vols in exhibition

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Dyaisha Fair passes Brittney Griner on scoring list, leads No. 17 Syracuse’s rally past Pitt women

Dyaisha Fair scored 23 points to move into fifth place on the career scoring list and her 15 fourth-quarter points led a late rally by No. 17 Syracuse in a 63-53 victory over Pittsburgh.

FILE - Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) hugs Brittney Griner after the team's WNBA basketball game against the Atlanta Dream, Aug. 3, 2023, in Phoenix. Griner’s return to the WNBA after nearly 10 months in a Russian prison hasn’t always been the smoothest ride. There have been injuries. There was a break for mental health. But there have also been many moments of joy. She was welcomed by adoring crowds at nearly every WNBA arena. Individually, she played well, and was selected to play in another All-Star game. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

Griner’s WNBA return not a fairytale, but there were still plenty of joyful moments

Brittney Griner’s return to the WNBA after nearly 10 months in a Russian prison hasn’t always been the smoothest ride. There have been injuries.

Vice President Kamala Harris is presented with a Las Vegas Aces jersey by Aces' A'ja Wilson, left, and Chelsea Gray, right, during a ceremony welcoming the Las Vegas Aces to the White House to celebrate their 2022 WNBA Championship in the East Room, Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Harris praises 2022 WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces for ‘grit and determination’ on and off court

Vice President Kamala Harris has praised the 2022 WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces for showing “grit and determination” on and off the court.

Connecticut puts road win streak on the line against Phoenix

Connecticut looks to continue its four-game road win streak with a victory over Phoenix. Thursday’s game is the second meeting this season between the two teams.

Mercury top the Mystics 91-72, Griner becomes the franchise’s leading rebounder

Diana Taurasi and Moriah Jefferson each scored 15 points to help the Phoenix Mercury beat the Washington Mystics 91-72.

Wilson has 28 points and 14 rebounds on 27th birthday as Aces rebound from loss with rout of Wings

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — A’ja Wilson scored 28 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, Kelsey Plum added 20 points and the Las Vegas Aces eased past the Dallas Wings 104-84 on Tuesday night.

Washington plays Phoenix, aims to break road skid

Washington will look to stop its seven-game road skid when the Mystics visit Phoenix. Tuesday’s game will be the third meeting of the season between the two teams.

Washington plays Phoenix, aims to end road skid

Washington looks to break its seven-game road skid with a win over Phoenix. Tuesday’s meeting will be the third of the season between the two teams.

CORRECTS TO SHEY PEDDY NOT SUG SUTTON - Phoenix Mercury guard Shey Peddy, bottom, is looked at by Mercury team training staff after being fouled during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Seattle Storm, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Loyd scores 32, Whitcomb hits key shot and Storm defeat Mercury 97-91 despite 28 by Taurasi

Jewell Loyd scored 17 of her 32 points in the fourth quarter and Sami Whitcomb hit a 3-pointer with 27 seconds left to lift the Seattle Storm to a 97-91 win over the Phoenix Mercury.

Seattle visits Phoenix following Taurasi’s 42-point outing

Phoenix faces the Seattle Storm after Diana Taurasi scored 42 points in the Phoenix Mercury’s 91-71 victory over the Atlanta Dream.

Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) hugs teammate Brittney Griner after a WNBA basketball game against the Atlanta Dream, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Phoenix. Taurasi, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer, scored her 10,000th point during the game. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Griner expected to return for Mercury after 3-game break to focus on her mental health

Brittney Griner is expected to return to the basketball court on Saturday after a three-game absence from the Phoenix Mercury while she focused on her mental health.

Phoenix hosts Seattle following Loyd’s 31-point outing

Seattle visits the Phoenix Mercury after Jewell Loyd scored 31 points in the Storm’s 76-65 loss to the Dallas Wings.

Phoenix hosts Atlanta after Taurasi’s 29-point game

Phoenix hosts the Atlanta Dream after Diana Taurasi scored 29 points in the Phoenix Mercury’s 72-71 loss to the Indiana Fever.

Phoenix plays Atlanta, aims for 4th straight home win

Phoenix heads into a matchup against Atlanta after winning three home games in a row. The teams meet Thursday for the second time this season.

Indiana hosts Phoenix, aims to stop home losing streak

Indiana will aim to break its five-game home skid when the Fever take on Phoenix. Tuesday’s game is the third meeting of the season between the two teams.

Phoenix faces Indiana on 9-game road skid

Phoenix comes into a matchup with Indiana as losers of nine straight road games. Tuesday’s game will be the third meeting this season between the two teams.

Chicago plays Phoenix, aims to break home losing streak

Chicago will try to stop its five-game home losing streak when the Sky host Phoenix. Sunday’s game will be the third meeting this season between the two teams.

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) makes a layup during the second quarter of a WNBA basketball game against the Washington Mystics, Sunday, July 23, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Brittney Griner won’t travel for next 2 games to focus on her mental health, team says

The Phoenix Mercury say All-Star center Brittney Griner will not travel for the team’s next two games so she can focus on her mental health.

Phoenix plays Chicago on 8-game road skid

Phoenix comes into a matchup with Chicago as losers of eight road games in a row. Sunday’s game is the third meeting of the season between the two teams.

Dream win 78-65, Mercury drop to 1-11 on the road this season

AD Durr and Allisha Gray each scored 12 points and the Atlanta Dream beat the Phoenix Mercury 78-65.

Phoenix plays Atlanta, looks to stop road skid

Phoenix Mercury (6-16, 2-11 Western Conference) at Atlanta Dream (12-10, 7-7 Eastern Conference)

College Park, Georgia; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT

Washington Mystics guard Natasha Cloud, front, loses control of the ball during the second quarter of a WNBA basketball game against the Phoenix Mercury, Sunday, July 23, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Cloud has 23 and 9 assists, Sykes also scores 23; Mystics beat Mercury 84-69

Natasha Cloud scored 23 points and had nine assists, Brittney Sykes also scored 23 points — 14 in the second half — and the short-handed Washington Mystics beat Phoenix 84-69, extending the Mercury’s road losing streak to seven games.

Phoenix visits Washington on 6-game road slide

Washington; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT

Peddy scores 20 and the Mercury top the Sky to win consecutive games for 1st time this season

Reserve Shey Peddy hit five 3-pointers and scored a season-high 20 points as the Phoenix Mercury beat the Chicago Sky 80-62 Thursday night and won consecutive games for the first time this season.

Copper leads Chicago against Phoenix after 22-point game

Chicago Sky (8-12, 3-10 Eastern Conference) at Phoenix Mercury (5-15, 2-11 Western Conference)

Phoenix; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT

Phoenix hosts Chicago after Copper’s 22-point performance

Chicago Sky (8-12, 3-10 Eastern Conference) at Phoenix Mercury (4-15, 2-11 Western Conference)

Phoenix; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT

Mercury snap 6-game losing streak in series with the Sun

Sophie Cunningham scored 17 points, hitting five 3-pointers, Diana Taurasi added 15 and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Connecticut Sun 72-66 to snap a six-game losing streak in the series.

Phoenix hosts Connecticut after Hayes’ 22-point showing

Connecticut Sun (15-5, 8-3 Eastern Conference) at Phoenix Mercury (4-15, 2-11 Western Conference)

Phoenix; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT

Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner, of Team Stewart, center, reacts as she is introduced before a WNBA All-Star basketball game Saturday, July 15, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Brittney Griner makes an emotional and dominant return to record-setting WNBA All-Star Game

Brittney Griner scored 18 points, including two dunks, in her return to the All-Star Game to lead Team Stewart to a 143-127 win over Team Wilson.

Catherine Engelbert, commissioner of the WNBA, speaks at a news conference before basketball's WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday, July 15, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Phoenix to host 2024 WNBA All-Star Game, with US Olympians vs select team format expected

The 2024 WNBA All-Star Game is headed to Phoenix, setting up as a home game for Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi and a sendoff to the U.S.