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Brittney Griner’s has finally make her decision to…
Brittney Griner only intends to play for the Phoenix Mercury WNBA team.
Griner, 32, has stated that she plans to remain in the location where she has spent her entire ten-season WNBA career, even though she is an unrestricted free agent entering the offseason.
During the last media session of the year for the Mercury, Griner declared, “Phoenix is home.” “My wife and I literally just moved into this place.” This concludes it.
For the first time since 2012, the Mercury (9-31) missed the playoffs in 2023 after finishing last in the WNBA standings. Yet, Griner and veteran Mercury player Diana Taurasi wish to remain in their current positions.
Prior to the 2023 season, Taurasi inked a two-year contract that will keep her in Phoenix will remain so until 2024. The 41-year-old guard dispelled any speculations about her retirement on Monday by confirming that she plans to continue playing.
Taurasi missed 14 games this season because of injuries, including the last few. August 29 was her last performance. However, she averaged 16.0 points and 4.6 assists while playing.
Sometimes, both in and out of season, you can take all the appropriate actions. That doesn’t imply you’ll always achieve your goals, according to Taurasi. “I intend to fulfill the remaining year of my contract with no hesitation. I’m eager to see what we can accomplish in free agency and the flexibility to make some moves with the salary cap.
Taurasi and Griner also plan to compete in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Paris. summertime.
In an attempt to make her sixth Olympic appearance for Team USA, Taurasi stated, “Our first training camp is Nov. 2, and I’ll be reporting, and doing my best to hopefully be on that team.”
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