For the first time since she was drafted No. 1 overall by the Phoenix Mercury in 2013, Brittney Griner will explore free agency this WNBA offseason, her agent reported on Tuesday via ESPN. Multiple teams are expected to speak with Griner starting on Tuesday,

Brittney Griner is testing free agency for the first time in her career after 11 seasons with the Phoenix Mercury.

Brittney Griner has only played for the Phoenix Mercury during her illustrious WNBA career. However, that could change by the start of the 2025 season. Griner had a productive 2024 season in Phoenix,

Teams in need of a center will obviously be the favorites for Griner. Teaira McCowan and Kalani Brown are the Wings centers. McCowan is one of the better centers in the league, and Dallas may be hesitant to move on from her. The opportunity to add Griner may cause them to consider the possibility, though.

Center Brittney Griner is expected to see what other options are on the table before returning to the Phoenix Mercury - the franchise she's spent her entire WNBA career with

The Storm have been a consistent playoff contender in recent years, highlighted by a three-game sweep of the Las Vegas Aces in the 2020 WNBA Finals. The franchise heads into the 2025 season with $712,377 of cap space and the potential loss of six-time All-Star guard and two-time champion Jewel Loyd, who asked for a trade last month.

Brittney Griner has embraced the opportunity to stay sharp during the WNBA offseason by playing in the newly launched Unrivaled 3-on-3 basketball league. The Phoenix Mercury All-Star praised the league for filling a void in her year-round training routine and providing an alternative to playing overseas.

Brittney Griner enters WNBA free agency for the first time, joining a dynamic offseason filled with top-tier talent and potential game-changing moves.

Brittney Griner, who has always re-signed with the Mercury since she was drafted in 2013, will test the WNBA's free agent market for the first time.

In free agency, players are separated into three classifications. Unrestricted free agents can sign anywhere. Restricted agents can negotiate with anyone but their previous team can match the offer. Core players can negotiate a deal with another team but can only move on if their previous team receives compensation in return.

Natalie Esquire and Callie Fin discuss Brittney Griner's decision to test the WNBA free agent market for the first time in her career, including what may have influenced her choice.