Olympic gold medalist and WNBA star Brittney Griner has re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury after being released from a Russian prison earlier this year. Griner was imprisoned for nearly a year on drug-related charges. She was freed as part of a prisoner exchange.
Griner, who was a free agent, has signed a one-year contract with Phoenix. That’s according to a person who spoke with the Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
The 6-foot-9 center played for the Mercury in 2021, helping the team reach the WNBA finals. Griner played for a Russian team in the off season. She spent 10 months in a Russian prison after cannabis vape cartridges were allegedly found in her luggage.