Brittney Griner has signed a seven-figure contract with the Connecticut Sun, marking one of the notable deals as the WNBA’s new collective bargaining agreement takes effect and free agency opens.
The agreement was first reported by the team’s sideline reporter, Terrika Foster-Brasby, and confirmed by other outlets on Friday.
The 35-year-old center, standing 6-foot-9, brings a decorated resume to Connecticut in what will be the franchise’s final season before relocating to Houston in 2027.
A 10-time All-Star and two-time Defensive Player of the Year, Griner was the first overall pick by the Phoenix Mercury in 2013. She helped lead that team to the 2014 WNBA title and has earned three Olympic gold medals with Team USA, along with multiple All-WNBA honors and blocking titles.