Brittney Griner Joins Connecticut Sun Ahead of Houston Move

The All-Star center will provide veteran leadership to a young Connecticut team before the franchise relocates.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 3:53pm

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A cubist, geometric painting featuring overlapping planes of bright red, navy blue, and gold, capturing the dynamic movement and energy of a WNBA basketball game.Brittney Griner's move to the Connecticut Sun sets the stage for a potential homecoming in Houston, where the franchise is set to relocate in 2027.College Park Today

Brittney Griner, the star center who played for the Atlanta Dream in 2025, has signed with the Connecticut Sun. The move comes as the Sun prepare to relocate to Houston, Griner's hometown, in 2027. While Connecticut is not considered a title contender this season, Griner's presence will be valuable for the team's younger players as she transitions into a veteran leadership role.

Why it matters

Griner's move to the Sun sets her up to potentially finish her WNBA career in her hometown of Houston, where the franchise is set to relocate in 2027. The trade also impacts the Atlanta Dream's roster, as they recently added Angel Reese, reducing Griner's role on the team.

The details

After spending the 2025 season with the Atlanta Dream, where her production declined as she transitioned to a reserve role, Griner will now join the Connecticut Sun. At 6-foot-9, Griner will be a dominant presence in the paint for the young Sun roster, though the team is not considered a title contender this season. The length of Griner's deal with the Sun is unknown, but the move appears to be part of a larger plan to have her on the roster when the franchise relocates to Houston in 2027.

  • Griner played for the Atlanta Dream in the 2025 season.
  • The Connecticut Sun are set to relocate to Houston in 2027.

The players

Brittney Griner

A 6-foot-9 All-Star center who played for the Atlanta Dream in 2025 before signing with the Connecticut Sun.

Angel Reese

A young forward who was recently added to the Atlanta Dream roster, reducing Griner's role on the team.

Brionna Jones

A key member of the Connecticut Sun's frontcourt.

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What they’re saying

“Brittney Griner will be a commanding presence in the paint no matter where she goes.”

— Chelsea Leite, SB Nation Reporter

What’s next

The Connecticut Sun will look to integrate Griner into their young roster as they prepare for their eventual relocation to Houston in 2027, where Griner will have the opportunity to potentially finish her WNBA career in her hometown.

The takeaway

Brittney Griner's move to the Connecticut Sun is a strategic one, setting her up to play for her hometown Houston franchise when they relocate in 2027. While the Sun are not considered title contenders this season, Griner's veteran presence will be valuable for the team's younger players as they transition to a new era.