Brittney Griner, who missed the entire 2022 WNBA season as she was jailed in a Russian prison, was named one of two Comeback Players of the Year.

There were two Comeback Player of the Year winners in the WNBA this season. ESPN noted that Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner and Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier were recognized with ...

Brittney Griner, who spent 294 days in a Russian jail before being released in December, returned to the WNBA hardwood on May 19 in Los Angeles. (Video: Reuters, Photo: Ashley Landis/AP/Reuters) ...

Brittney Griner played her first WNBA games this weekend since returning from Russian detainment. The 6-foot-9 superstar looked as good as ever — and maybe even better — in the two contests.

Fans will also get the chance to watch Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner during this season’s WNBA. Griner is set to compete for the first time since her unlawful detainment in Russia last year.

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner warms up Friday before her first WNBA regular-season game since she was detained in Russia. (Ashley Landis / Associated Press) She went on to free throws.

Griner and the Mercury will be back in action on Tuesday, June 18, against the New York Liberty. View post: Brittney Griner Drops Eye-Opening Remark on Caitlin Clark, Cameron Brink Related Story ...

Brittney Griner makes her triumphant return to the WNBA when the Mercury kicks off its season on the road against the Los Angeles Sparks, Friday, May, 19. Straight From Sign up for our free daily ...

Brittney Griner made her highly anticipated return to WNBA play after 10 months detained in Russia. She needed months of intense training to get back into playing shape, her trainer told Insider.

The head coach for the Atlanta Dream talked about the leadership of WNBA star Brittney Griner vs. the Indiana Fever ... Indiana did not let go and mounted a comeback, tying the score at 89-all ...

Brittney Griner and Caitlin Clark were the clear standouts for their respective teams. Griner, in just her second regular-season game with the Dream, dropped 21 points on 8-of-13 shooting, while ...