Brittney Griner fires back at retirement talk, says she has 'a lot to go' with the Connecticut Sun
Brittney Griner dismissed rumors of her retirement, emphasizing she still has much to contribute to the Connecticut Sun. Despite turning 35, she performed strongly in a preseason game, scoring 16 points in 21 minutes. Griner also expressed interest in coaching and has embraced a mentorship role with the team's younger players.
- ▪Brittney Griner scored 16 points on 7-of-9 shooting in 21 minutes during a preseason loss to the New York Liberty.
- ▪She denied retirement speculation, stating she is not ready to step away from basketball.
- ▪Griner plans to transition into coaching after her playing career and cited that goal as a reason for joining the Connecticut Sun.
- ▪She is taking on a more vocal leadership role with a young Sun roster.
- ▪The Connecticut Sun lost the preseason finale 79-67 to the New York Liberty.
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OutKick Brittney Griner fires back at retirement talk, says she has 'a lot to go' with the Connecticut Sun The 35-year-old scored 16 points in 21 minutes during the Sun's preseason loss to the New York Liberty By Amber Harding OutKick Published May 4, 2026 4:41pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video WNBA champion opens up on Caitlin Clark's impact on the league Seattle Storm player Lexie Brown spoke about how the WNBA has changed since Caitlin Clark's debut in 2024. Brittney Griner wants everyone to go ahead and relax with the retirement talk.
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