Brittney Griner

33-Year-Old CenterC
 Phoenix Mercury  WNBA
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Griner returned to action in 2023 after missing the previous campaign while wrongfully detained in Russia. The superstar center saw slight drops in every major statistical category, but that can likely be attributed to minute restrictions and the Mercury's overall lackluster play. Griner's 27.8 minutes per game last year were her fewest since her rookie campaign in 2013, but she'll likely return to a 30-plus-minute role in 2024, especially if Phoenix is competitive. Griner is technically an unrestricted free agent, but it doesn't sound like she'll be entertaining offers from other teams. When asked if she was planning on signing elsewhere during her exit interview, Griner said, "no, come on now...Phoenix is home, this is where I've been, me and my wife literally just got a place, so nah." When at her best, Griner has proven to be a consistent top-5 fantasy option, but managers can likely get her later in drafts due to looming question marks. Read Past Outlooks
Surpasses 20 points as top scorer
CPhoenix Mercury
July 16, 2024
Griner contributed 23 points (9-17 FG, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one block over 29 minutes in Tuesday's 96-87 win over Washington.
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Griner once again boosted Phoenix with her offensive ability and on the boards, leading all Mercury players in scoring while finishing second on the team in rebounds in a balanced outing. Griner has recorded at least 20 points and seven rebounds in five contests this season, surpassing the 20-point mark in two of her last four outings.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Griner spent the 2022 WNBA season wrongfully detained in Russia, but she was finally released in the offseason and is slated to rejoin the Mercury for the 2023 campaign. Griner averaged 20.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.9 blocks while shooting 57.5 percent from the field in 2021 and has averaged north of 20 points per game in four of her last five WNBA seasons. Assuming the veteran center can return to her previous form, she should claim a starring role again for a Phoenix squad that will be without Skylar Diggins-Smith for at least part of 2023, likely making Griner even more of a fantasy factor. Griner is an elite fantasy option in both points and rotisserie leagues, but her value is boosted a bit more in points leagues because she doesn't get downgraded for a lack of steals and three-point production.
A perennial WNBA All-Star, Griner's 2021 season was no exception. Griner compiled 20.5 points, a career-best 9.5 rebounds and a league-leading 1.9 blocks per contest. She even slightly improved on limited attempts from deep, connecting on four of her nine tries. While Griner's talent would dictate her being among the top players in the league, she is currently detained in Russia. The situation has attracted international attention and it's still very much unclear when Griner may be allowed to return to the United States. As of mid-March, it's quite possible – if not likely – that Griner will be unavailable to begin the 2022 WNBA season.
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Nears double-double in defeat
CPhoenix Mercury
July 14, 2024
Griner ended with 16 points (7-15 FG, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, one block and one steal over 31 minutes in Sunday's 96-69 loss to Connecticut.
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Suiting up Sunday
CPhoenix Mercury
July 14, 2024
Griner (hip) is available and starting in Sunday's matchup against the Sun, Desert Wave Media reports.
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Probable for Sunday
CPhoenix Mercury
Hip
July 14, 2024
Coach Nate Tibbetts said Sunday that Griner (hip) is probable for Sunday's game versus the Sun, and she will warm up before the team makes a final decision, Desert Wave Media reports.
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Could miss time Sunday
CPhoenix Mercury
Hip
July 13, 2024
Griner (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Sun, Matt Cohen of Winsidr.com reports.
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Leaves game early Friday
CPhoenix Mercury
Groin
July 13, 2024
Coach Nate Tibbetts said Friday that Griner suffered a strained groin, and she was unable to return in Friday's 95-86 loss to the Fever, Angelo Guinhawa of AthlonSports.com reports. She finished with four points (2-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), an assist and two blocks across 11 minutes.
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