WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner is leaving the Phoenix Mercury after an 11-year career and intends to sign with the Atlanta Dream.

Brittney Griner will leave a legendary legacy with the Mercury after playing 10 seasons with them, before signing with the Dream.

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

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

Brittney Griner is leaving the Valley for Atlanta. After 11 seasons entirely played with the Phoenix Mercury, the 10-time All-Star center Griner has agreed to join the Atlanta Dream in free agency. ESPN's Shams Charania and Alex Phillipou were first to break the news.

Brittney Griner has agreed to a one-year deal with the Atlanta Dream, ending her tenure with the Phoenix Mercury after 11 seasons, ESPN reported.

In a move that shakes up the WNBA, Brittney Griner is joining the Atlanta Dream in free agency after a decorated 11-season stint with the Phoenix Mercury.

After 11 seasons with the Phoenix Mercury, Brittney Griner left in free agency to join the Atlanta Dream. New teammate Allisha Gray reacted to the news of Griner's decision which comes on the heels of Mercury's acquisition of Alyssa Thomas from the Connecticut Sun.

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

In Phoenix, the center lived up to her draft potential, won a title and was a fan favorite. What lies ahead in Atlanta?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 24: Rhyne Howard #10 of the Atlanta Dream dribbles during the second half against the New York Liberty in Game Two of Round One of the WNBA Playoffs at Barclays Center on September 24, 2024 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Liberty won 91-82. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Long-time Phoenix Mercury player Brittney Griner is reportedly on the way out to move East and join the Atlanta Dream. The development elicited varying reactions from fans on social media.