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Brittney Griner discusses joining the Sun amid Connecticut move

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 4:03 AM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Brittney Griner discusses joining the Sun amid Connecticut move

Summary

Brittney Griner expressed her thoughts on signing with the Connecticut Sun in a recent podcast appearance, noting that Connecticut is not a sought-after location for players. She emphasized the opportunity to mentor younger teammates and prepare for the franchise's future move to Houston in 2027. Griner, who played for the Phoenix Mercury and the Atlanta Dream recently, aims to step into a leadership role with the Sun but has faced challenges, as the team is struggling this season. Despite averaging 11.6 points and 4.5 rebounds per game, the Sun has won just two of their first 17 games.

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By the Numbers

•Griner notes Connecticut's lack of appeal for players.
•She plans to mentor a young Sun team.
•Connecticut Sun to relocate to Houston in 2027.
•Griner averages 11.6 points and 4.5 rebounds this season.
•Sun struggles with a 2-17 record this season.

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4:03 AMYahoo Sports — “No One Really Wants To Go to Connecticut”: Brittney Griner Makes Feelings Clear on Joining the Sun in Free Agency

What they're saying

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In her first eleven years in the WNBA, Brittney Griner had made a home out of her fans in the Valley. But not only was moving on from the Phoenix Mercury an emotional hurdle, but moving into the next step after a short one-year stay in Atlanta was another big question mark.
— Yahoo Sports

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