ATLANTA — Brittney Griner officially signed up with the Atlanta Dream, according to the team on Facebook on Saturday. Griner has spent her entire 11-year career with Phoenix since getting drafted No. 1 in 2013. The 6-foot-9 center decided this offseason to test free agency for the first time.

Brittney Griner is officially ending her 11-year run with the Phoenix Mercury to start a new chapter with the Atlanta Dream. The 10-time All-Star center announced Tuesday night (Jan. 28) on Instagram that she intends to sign with the Atlanta squad for one year.

Brittney Griner plans to sign with the Atlanta Dream, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press on Tuesday night. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no announcement had been made.

Ten-time WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with the Atlanta Dream, according to ESPN. The move can’t be made official until Saturday, which is when free agent contracts are allowed to be signed.

Brittney Griner, who has played her entire 11-year career with the Phoenix Mercury, is reportedly signing with the Atlanta Dream.

Griner, who has spent her entire pro-basketball career with the Phoenix Mercury, now comes to Atlanta in “one of the most stunning free agency signings in league history,” ESPN said.

The 10-time All-Star announced via Instagram Tuesday night that she would be joining the Atlanta Dream in free agency this offseason. Griner had spent her entire 11-year career with the Phoenix Mercury after being drafted by them No. 1 overall in 2013. Now she will be joining the Dream on a one-year deal.

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