Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant was just as stunned as the rest of the WNBA community when he caught wind of Brittney Griner’s surprising departure from the Mercury.

WNBA star Brittney Griner confirmed reports that she will sign with the Atlanta Dream as a free agent. Griner posted a video on her social media accounts with Dream players Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard and Jordin Canada.

Brittney Griner plans to sign with the Atlanta Dream, marking the end of her 11-year career with the Phoenix Mercury

WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner has agreed to a one-year deal with the Atlanta Dream, according to a report from ESPN.

Highlight of Rhyne Howard's Deep 3 at 00:00 in 4th Quarter of Lunar Owls BC at Vinyl BC on 01/27/2025.

The move continues an eventful day for the Mercury. Phoenix agreed to a deal to acquire five-time All-Star Alyssa Thomas and Ty Harris from the Connecticut Sun for guard Natasha Cloud, wing Rebecca Allen and the No. 12 pick in the 2025 WNBA draft.

In the second game, Bradley Central High School graduate Rhyne Howard, who plays for the WNBA's Atlanta Dream, scored 33 points to lead Vinyl to a 79-73 win over Rose. Vinyl was up 67-58 heading into the final quarter and held on for the win. Reese had 10 points and 14 rebounds for Rose.

Skylar Diggins-Smith hit the winning 3 for the Lunar Owls, while Rhyne Howard tallied 33 in Vinyl BC's victory on Unrivaled's opening night.

Griner entered the offseason as the second-longest tenured WNBA player with one team, having spent her entire career in Phoenix.

Brittney Griner just announced that she’s leaving Phoenix Mercury and taking her talents to Atlanta after signing a new contract.

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.

After 11 seasons in Phoenix, 10-time WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner has agreed to a deal with the Atlanta Dream, sources tell me and @alexaphilippou. Griner spent her entire career with Mercury and now heads to Atlanta in one of most stunning free agency moves in league history. pic.twitter.com/NfdAuYOAVs