Connecticut Sun finalise seven-figure deal to sign Brittney Griner
Two-time WNBA scoring champion Brittney Griner is finalising a seven-figure deal to join the Connecticut Sun ahead of their 2027 relocation to Houston.
The blockbuster transfer was initially reported by Sun sideline reporter Terrika Foster-Brasby and subsequently confirmed by multiple sources.
This move carries added significance for the 35-year-old, as the Connecticut franchise is currently preparing to move to her Texan hometown in three years.
A fresh start after statistical dip
The impending transfer marks the beginning of another transitional phase for the 6-foot-9 forward.
She departed the Phoenix Mercury last season to join the Atlanta Dream, leaving the only WNBA organisation she had ever previously represented.
However, her recent stint in Georgia proved challenging within an offensive system that prioritised a rapid pace and high-volume perimeter shooting.
The 10-time All-Star recorded career lows across almost every major statistical category, averaging just 9.8 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.
An elite basketball pedigree
Despite a quieter recent campaign, the three-time Olympic gold medallist boasts one of the most decorated resumes in women’s basketball history.
Over her 12-year professional career, she has secured a WNBA championship and consecutive Defensive Player of the Year awards.
The Sun will now hope her formidable interior presence can propel them toward championship contention before their permanent move to the South.
