Brittney Griner will not play for the Connecticut Sun against the Las Vegas Aces due to a left foot injury. The team has not disclosed details about the injury's occurrence.
Key points
Brittney Griner will not play against the Las Vegas Aces
She has a left foot injury
Griner's injury status was a late addition to the report
She averaged 14.5 points and six rebounds in the season
The team has not provided further details on the injury
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Griner was a late addition to the status report with a left foot injury. It's unclear when the injury may have occurred, and the team did not immediately provide more information beyond Griner's status update.
Across the first two games of the season, the Connecticut center is averaging 14.5 points and six rebounds, plus one steal. Griner played 28 minutes in the Sun's most recent game on May 10, finishing with 16 points on 54% shooting with six rebounds and two steals.
Per CT Insider, Griner was not seen at the Sun's shootaround during the portion available to the media.
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Q&A
What is Brittney Griner's injury status for the game against the Aces?
Brittney Griner will not play due to a left foot injury.
How has Brittney Griner performed in the season before her injury?
Before her injury, Griner averaged 14.5 points and six rebounds across the first two games of the season.
When did Brittney Griner's injury occur?
The exact timing of Brittney Griner's injury is unclear, as it was a late addition to the status report.
What are the implications of Griner's absence for the Connecticut Sun?
Griner's absence could significantly impact the Sun's performance against the Las Vegas Aces.
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Griner, 35, spent the 2025 season with the Atlanta Dream, where she averaged 9.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game while shooting 51.8% from the floor.
