Brittney Griner arrives in Phoenix for Taurasi's jersey retirement

Ceremony falls at halftime of the 7 p.m. ESPN broadcast

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 4h1 min read

Former teammates, forever connected 💜 Brittney Griner arrives in Phoenix to celebrate Diana Taurasi on her jersey retir Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Brittney Griner arrived in Phoenix ahead of Sunday's Portland-Phoenix game to attend Diana Taurasi's jersey retirement ceremony. The tribute is set for halftime, with the game airing at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN and Disney+.

Why it matters: Griner and Taurasi spent years as Mercury teammates, giving tonight's reunion added weight as the franchise retires Taurasi's No. 3. The moment closes out a week of tributes to Taurasi across Phoenix.

What to watch: Portland and Phoenix tip off at 7 p.m. ET, with the retirement ceremony to follow at halftime.

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