Photo: Instagram/Brittney Griner WNBA player Brittney Griner has signed a one-year deal with the Phoenix Mercury. Griner made headlines in 2022 after being arrested for carrying weed at a Russian airport, but she announced her intention to return to Phoenix in December. The 6-foot-9 center played for the Mercury in 2021, helping them reach the WNBA Finals with a 20.5 point and 9.5 rebound average. Photo: Instagram/Brittney Griner The news of Griner's signing was first announced on the website "Her Hoops Stats." A source familiar with the deal spoke to The Associated Press on February 18, but no official announcement has been made yet. Diana Taurasi, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer, also signed a multiyear deal with the Mercury on the same day. Taurasi has played for the Mercury since being drafted by the team in 2004. Read Next: Mike Tyson Believes Francis Ngannou Can Take On Tyson Fury, Post-UFC Departure Source: Thirsty For News