The WNBA's newest expansion team, the Toronto Tempo, is hiring former WNBA player Monica Wright Rogers as general manager, according to ESPN's Alexa

After Griner's big free agency decision, many WNBA fans seem to think Taurasi's retirement has become a sure thing. They took to social media to leave their thoughts. "Lol, Taurasi is retiring," one fan said. "Have to wonder if BG officially leaving Phoenix is the last straw leading to Diana Taurasi retiring," added another.

Brittney Griner's time with the Phoenix Mercury has come to an end. After 11 seasons in Phoenix, Griner is departing in free agency. Per ESPN's Shams

Brittney Griner is officially moving on from the Phoenix Mercury. Griner is signing a free-agent contract with the Atlanta Dream when free agency opens Sunday, ESPN's Shams Charania and Alexa Phillipou first reported.

After 11 seasons in Phoenix, 10-time WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner has agreed to a deal with the Atlanta Dream, sources tell me and @alexaphilippou. Griner spent her entire career with Mercury and now heads to Atlanta in one of most stunning free agency moves in league history. pic.twitter.com/NfdAuYOAVs

Brittney Griner has agreed to a one-year deal with the Atlanta Dream, ending her tenure with the Phoenix Mercury after 11 seasons, ESPN reported.

WNBA free agency has seen another big move, and it involves center Brittney Griner. The 11-year veteran, who has played her entire professional career with the Phoenix Mercury, is on the move.

The Toronto Tempo are hiring Monica Wright Rogers as its first general manager, her agent told ESPN's Shams Charania and Alexa Philippou.Wright Rogers has served as the Phoenix Mercury's assistant general manager since January 2023.

As the WNBA grows, the Tempo’s front-office decision marks a crucial step in shaping the league’s newest contender. With a proven winner leading the charge, the franchise is laying the groundwork for long-term success—giving Canadian basketball fans plenty to look forward to in 2026 and beyond.

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Monica Wright Rogers, a two-time WNBA champion, has been hired as the first general manager of the Toronto Tempo WNBA expansion team, Klutch Sports' Andy Miller told me and @alexaphilippou. She joins the franchise after serving as Phoenix Mercury assistant general manager.