BrittneyGriner

News: 2 days agoGriner posted 16 points (7-9 FG, 2-2 3Pt), four rebounds, an assist and a steal in 21 minutes during Sunday's 79-67 preseason loss to the Liberty.

Spin: After spending last year in Atlanta, Griner signed a contract with the Sun ahead of the 2026 campaign. She played 16 minutes during Wednesday's preseason opener against Toronto and was efficient during Sunday's exhibition en route to Connecticut's lone double-digit scoring total. Griner started in 25 of her 39 regular-season appearances with the Dream last season, but she should have an opportunity to reclaim a full-time starting role in 2026.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: After 11 years in Phoenix, Griner joined Atlanta last season and averaged career lows nearly across the board, including 20.8 minutes, 9.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game. The veteran center was an unrestricted free agent, and she elected to sign a contract with Connecticut. While once a force capable of garnering MVP votes, it's unclear how much she has left in the tank after she played a somewhat limited role in 2025. Griner will still be capable of providing decent production, but she could be limited throughout 2026 to keep her healthy for the playoffs. If that's the case, Griner will have diminished fantasy value, but given her upside when playing a major role, she should still be on managers' radars in the middle rounds of drafts.