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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) hugs teammate Brittney Griner after a WNBA basketball sport in opposition to the Atlanta Dream, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Phoenix. Taurasi, the WNBA’s all-time main scorer, scored her 10,000th level through the sport. (AP Photograph/Matt York)
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Phoenix Mercury middle Brittney Griner (42) makes an attempt to regain possession of the ball from Washington Mystics ahead Queen Egbo through the first quarter of a WNBA basketball sport, Sunday, July 23, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photograph/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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Phoenix Mercury middle Brittney Griner (42) indicators merch for followers after a WNBA basketball sport in opposition to the Washington Mystics, Sunday, July 23, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photograph/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) hugs teammate Brittney Griner after a WNBA basketball sport in opposition to the Atlanta Dream, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Phoenix. Taurasi, the WNBA’s all-time main scorer, scored her 10,000th level through the sport. (AP Photograph/Matt York)
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) hugs teammate Brittney Griner after a WNBA basketball sport in opposition to the Atlanta Dream, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Phoenix. Taurasi, the WNBA’s all-time main scorer, scored her 10,000th level through the sport. (AP Photograph/Matt York)
2 of three | Phoenix Mercury middle Brittney Griner (42) makes an attempt to regain possession of the ball from Washington Mystics ahead Queen Egbo through the first quarter of a WNBA basketball sport, Sunday, July 23, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photograph/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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Phoenix Mercury middle Brittney Griner (42) makes an attempt to regain possession of the ball from Washington Mystics ahead Queen Egbo through the first quarter of a WNBA basketball sport, Sunday, July 23, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photograph/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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Phoenix Mercury middle Brittney Griner (42) indicators merch for followers after a WNBA basketball sport in opposition to the Washington Mystics, Sunday, July 23, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photograph/Stephanie Scarbrough) 3 of three
Phoenix Mercury middle Brittney Griner (42) indicators merch for followers after a WNBA basketball sport in opposition to the Washington Mystics, Sunday, July 23, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photograph/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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PHOENIX (AP) — Brittney Griner is predicted to return to the basketball court docket on Saturday after a three-game absence from the Phoenix Mercury whereas she centered on her psychological well being.
The 6-foot-9 middle — who grew to become a global story throughout her 10-month detainment in Russia final yr — is averaging 18.2 factors and 6.7 rebounds over 20 video games this season. The crew mentioned Friday that Griner is predicted to return after being out since July 29.
Griner was within the enviornment for Thursday’s sport, although she wasn’t dressed out to play. She celebrated with teammate and buddy Diana Taurasi when the 41-year-old became the first player in WNBA history to score 10,000 career points.
The Mercury play the Seattle Storm on Saturday.
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