Brittney Griner takes on coaching role in Unrivaled ahead of 2027 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 4:08 PM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
Brittney Griner has been appointed head of the Player Coach Development Program for Unrivaled, which begins January 8, 2027. As a nine-time All-Star, Griner continues her playing career while transitioning into coaching. She is part of a six-player development pool and is expanding her earlier coaching internship role from the 2026 season. This new opportunity aligns with her preparation for life after professional play, as she approaches the end of her WNBA career.
- •Griner will lead Unrivaled's coaching development program.
- •The Unrivaled season starts on January 8, 2027.
- •Griner continues playing while preparing for her coaching career.
- •She was part of a coaching internship during the 2026 season.
- •Griner's return to Texas will coincide with her last WNBA season.
- 4:08 PMYahoo Sports — Brittney Griner lands unique role ahead of Unrivaled’s third season
"It's a clue as to what the WNBA legend has in mind after she retires.
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