Brittney Griner reportedly set to join Sun: Why this move could matter more than it looks
Brittney Griner may not be the same player she once was, but her reported move to Connecticut could be exactly what the Sun need.
Brittney Griner reportedly set to join Sun: Why this move could matter more than it looks originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Big moves in the WNBA do not always come with a ton of buildup.
Sometimes, they just appear and immediately make you stop and think. That is the case with Brittney Griner. A report surfaced Friday that Griner is expected to sign with the Connecticut Sun .
If it becomes official, it would be one of the more interesting veteran moves of the offseason, not because of where Griner is in her career, but because of what she can still bring. Brittney Griner to sign with the Sun, per @SheKnowsSports . — Underdog WNBA (@UnderdogWNBA) April 11, 2026 This move is about fit, not flash Griner is no longer putting up the kind of numbers that once made her one of the most dominant players in the league.
Her most recent season with the Atlanta Dream showed a reduced role and fewer minutes. But that does not tell the full story. She still has size you cannot teach.