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

WNBA free agency has seen another big move, and it involves center Brittney Griner. The 11-year veteran, who has played her entire professional career with the Phoenix Mercury, is on the move.

Brittney Griner made headlines on Tuesday after signing a contract with the Atlanta Dream, leaving the Phoenix Mercury after 11 seasons.

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

In a crowded marketplace in which the Dream have struggled to distinguish themselves, signing Brittney Griner as a free agent already has won them eyeballs.

Phoenix isn't quite sure what it will look like next season, but it will now build around Thomas after the loss of Griner. The Sun, meanwhile, appear set to embark on a difficult rebuild.

Star, a three-time All-WNBA first team selection, a three-time All-Defensive team selection, a two-time scoring champion, and a two-time Defensive Player of the Year, former No. 1 overall pick Brittney Griner has a WNBA resume that most players would gladly take.

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Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant was just as stunned as the rest of the WNBA community when he caught wind of Brittney Griner’s surprising departure from the Mercury.