The Phoenix Mercury will start their WNBA season without their star center, Brittney Griner, who’s dealing with a toe fracture on her left foot. This injury sidelines her for an unspecified amount of time, but she will be re-evaluated in the coming weeks.
Excitingly, the Mercury added 6-5 forward Liz Dixon on a training camp contract to strengthen their guard-heavy roster that also features four forwards. This addition was essential after Griner missed Friday's preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks. However, she did participate in the preseason opener on May 8 against the Seattle Storm, where she logged five points, four rebounds, and two blocks in just 15 minutes of action.
Looking ahead, the Mercury face a packed schedule with eight games this month. Notably, two of these matchups are against the reigning champions, the Las Vegas Aces, and a challenging road game against the New York Liberty, who were WNBA finalists last season.
Here are some key points:
- Brittney Griner is out due to a toe fracture.
- Liz Dixon joins the Mercury on a training camp contract.
- Griner’s performance in the preseason opener included five points, four rebounds, and two blocks.
- The Mercury have a busy month with eight games, featuring tough opponents like the Aces and the Liberty.
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