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Brittney Griner says she's 'never going overseas' again after her detention

During a press conference in Phoenix on Thursday, Brittney Griner told reporters she wasn't planning to play overseas again unless she was invited to the Olympics. Christian Petersen/Getty Images hide caption

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Brittney Griner says she's 'never going overseas' again after her detention

April 28, 2023 • During her first press conference since being detained in Russia, the Phoenix Mercury star told reporters the only thing that'd take her off U.S. soil is an invitation to compete in the Olympics.

Brittney Griner signs a one-year contract with the Phoenix Mercury

Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi, left, high-fives teammate Brittney Griner during a 2014 WNBA basketball game in Phoenix. Griner plans to return to the Mercury on a one-year contract. Matt York/AP hide caption

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Brittney Griner signs a one-year contract with the Phoenix Mercury

February 18, 2023 • Griner has re-signed with her longtime WNBA team after missing the 2022 season while detained in Russia. The 32-year-old returned home in December after a high-level prisoner swap.

The suspended owner of the Phoenix Suns and Mercury sells them to Mat Ishbia for $4B

Former Michigan State player Mat Ishbia laughs as he's introduced along with Michigan State's 2000 national championship NCAA college basketball team during halftime of the Michigan State-Florida game in East Lansing, Mich. The mortgage executive has agreed in principle to buy the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury from the embattled owner Robert Sarver for $4 billion. Al Goldis/AP hide caption

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The suspended owner of the Phoenix Suns and Mercury sells them to Mat Ishbia for $4B

December 21, 2022 • The mortgage executive has agreed to buy a majority stake in the NBA and WNBA teams from Robert Sarver, who is serving a one-year ban from suspension after a report on his toxic behavior.

Brittney Griner says she'll play in the upcoming WNBA season

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner plays in a September 2021 game. In her first public comments since being freed from Russia, she says she will play in the next WNBA season. Michael Conroy/AP hide caption

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Brittney Griner says she'll play in the upcoming WNBA season

December 16, 2022 • In her first public statement since being freed from Russia, the two-time Olympic gold medalist says she'll play for her team, the Phoenix Mercury, when the season starts in May.