We’re dealing with that now in Phoenix as the X-Factor deals with the departure of Brittney Griner, the most visible star in the history of the WNBA and perhaps all of team sports.

WNBA center Brittney Griner will not be playing in Phoenix for the first time in her career this season after signing to the Atlanta Dream Tuesday. All-WNBA forward Alyssa Thomas will be making her debut for the Phoenix Mercury this year after being traded by the Connecticut Sun on the same day.

After spending 11 seasons with the Phoenix Mercury, Brittney Griner recently signed a one-year contract with the Atlanta Dream.

In a move that shakes up the WNBA, Brittney Griner is joining the Atlanta Dream in free agency after a decorated 11-season stint with the Phoenix Mercury.

Brittney Griner plans to sign with the Atlanta Dream, marking the end of her 11-year career with the Phoenix Mercury.

WNBA legend Brittney Griner announced she will sign with the Atlanta Dream, ending her 11-year run in Phoenix.

Griner leaves the only team she's ever played for in one of the most stunning free agency signings in WNBA history PHOENIX, Ariz. ( KYMA, KECY-TV ) - Brittney Griner is heading East and for the first time in her WNBA career,

WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner is leaving the Phoenix Mercury after an 11-year career and intends to sign with the Atlanta Dream.

Free agent Brionna Jones is signing with the Atlanta Dream, her agent, Boris Lelchitski. The three-time All-Star had played her entire career with the Connecticut Sun after being drafted No. 8 in 2017.

The Atlanta Dream have made another free-agent splash, signing center Brionna Jones, according to ESPN.Jones is a three-time WNBA All-Star and also won the 2021 Most Improved Player Award and 2022 Sixth Player of the Year Award.

The Phoenix Mercury's trade for Alyssa Thomas could bring in more of her All-Star teammates to address the team's needs.