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Brittney Griner thought about suicide while detained in Russia

WNBA star Brittney Griner revealed Wednesday that she contemplated suicide while jailed in Russia after her arrest on drug charges in 2022. Griner, whose memoir "Coming Home" is scheduled to be released Tuesday, discussed the ordeal with ABC's Robin Roberts on "20/20" during an hourlong interview.

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Blood stains on mattress and expired toothpaste: Brittney Griner breaks silence on Russian prison and ‘mental lapse’

For WNBA superstar Brittney Griner, the last few years have been the hardest she has ever endured. After being arrested for carrying banned substances, the Phoenix Mercury Center spent almost a year in a Russian prison.

Phoenix Mercury News / Yardbarker / 12 hours ago

Brittney Griner opens up on arrest, imprisonment in Russia

Phoenix Mercury star center Brittney Griner is opening up about what she calls her "mental lapse" that led to her near-10-month imprisonment in Russia in 2022.

WNBA News / Hardwood Heroics / April 30

Diana Taurasi Fuels Caitlin Clark Beef Even More With Rebuttal on ‘Sensitive’ Fans

Even after becoming the biggest name in women’s basketball lately, Caitlin Clark still has her fair share of critics out there. Among them is Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi and how her ongoing beef with the Indiana Fever rookie is making headlines right before the new WNBA season is set to start.

Phoenix Mercury News / TV Insider / April 23

Brittney Griner Gets Emotional Recalling Suicidal Thoughts in First TV Interview (Video)

Brittney Griner is gearing up to share her story on a very special installment of 20/20 airing May 1, as a new trailer teases her interview with ABC‘s Robin Roberts.

Phoenix Mercury News / Rolling Stone / April 23

Brittney Griner Reveals Inhumane Conditions and Suicidal Ideations She Faced in Russian Prison

The WNBA star will speak in detail about her 10-month detainment during a special edition of ABC's 20/20 with Robin Roberts airing on May 1

Phoenix Mercury News / 5 GOATs / April 15

Phoenix Mercury select Jaz Shelley in third round of 2024 WNBA Draft

Nebraska point guard Jaz Shelley has heard her name called in the 2024 WNBA Draft. She was selected by the Phoenix Mercury with the 29th overall pick in the third round.

Phoenix Mercury News / 5 GOATs / April 15

Phoenix Mercury select Charisma Osborne in third round of 2024 WNBA Draft

Former UCLA shooting guard Charisma Osborne was selected by the Phoenix Mercury with the No. 25 pick in the third round of the 2024 WNBA Draft. Osborne played her entire college career with UCLA, playing five seasons and utilized her free COVID year to put up another great season in 2024.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / April 10

Mercury announces national broadcast schedule for 2024 season

With more and more Phoenix Mercury and WNBA fans anticipating watching the team from the Valley this season, they will be able to do so from wherever they are across the country.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Larry Brown Sports / April 7

Diana Taurasi issues warning for Caitlin Clark about WNBA

Clark has dominated women’s college basketball over the past four seasons.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / April 6

Mercury icon Michele Timms named a Basketball Hall of Fame inductee

After a historic career in the WNBA and on the international stage with Australia, Phoenix Mercury legend Michele Timms has received a monumental honor.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / April 4

Mercury sign five players to training camp deals

The Phoenix Mercury are continuing to seek various options to round out their roster before the 2024 WNBA season. Amidst this process, Phoenix announced, via a press release, that they have signed five players to training camp contracts.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / April 2

Mercury re-sign star Brittney Griner to one-year contract

The 2024 WNBA season is fast approaching and the Phoenix Mercury have secured a massive contract agreement with one of their biggest stars beforehand. Phoneix confirmed, via a press release, that Brittney Griner has re-signed with the team to a one-year contract.

Phoenix Mercury News / Field Level Media / March 30

Brittney Griner reaches deal to return to Mercury

Eight-time All-Star center Brittney Griner has re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury. The WNBA did not disclose terms of the contract late Friday night. However, multiple media outlets reported the free agent was given a one-year deal that the Mercury officially will announce next week.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / March 28