The WNBA's newest expansion team, the Toronto Tempo, is hiring former WNBA player Monica Wright Rogers as general manager, according to ESPN's Alexa
After Griner's big free agency decision, many WNBA fans seem to think Taurasi's retirement has become a sure thing. They took to social media to leave their thoughts. "Lol, Taurasi is retiring," one fan said. "Have to wonder if BG officially leaving Phoenix is the last straw leading to Diana Taurasi retiring," added another.
Brittney Griner is officially moving on from the Phoenix Mercury. Griner is signing a free-agent contract with the Atlanta Dream when free agency opens Sunday, ESPN's Shams Charania and Alexa Phillipou first reported.
Brittney Griner has agreed to a one-year deal with the Atlanta Dream, ending her tenure with the Phoenix Mercury after 11 seasons, ESPN reported.
Griner was the No. 1 pick in the 2013 WNBA draft. In her 11 seasons in Phoenix, Griner averaged 17.7 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.6 blocks in 30.4 minutes per game. She was named to 10 All-Star games, won two Defensive Player of the Year awards and was a two-time scoring champion.
The Toronto Tempo are hiring Monica Wright Rogers as its first general manager, her agent told ESPN's Shams Charania and Alexa Philippou.Wright Rogers has served as the Phoenix Mercury's assistant general manager since January 2023.
WNBA free agency has seen another big move, and it involves center Brittney Griner. The 11-year veteran, who has played her entire professional career with the Phoenix Mercury, is on the move.
WNBA free agency has opened. Brittney Griner, Jewell Loyd, Kelsey Plum, Alyssa Thomas and Courtney Vandersloot are on the move.