Brittney Griner will miss the Phoenix Mercury's next two games to focus on mental health, the team announced Saturday.
The Mercury said they fully support Griner's decision to miss games against the Chicago Sky on Sunday and the Indiana Fever on Tuesday, while indicating her break might be indefinite. The team said it will work with her on a timeline for her return.
The Mercury's full statement:
Mercury center Brittney Griner will not travel with the team on its upcoming two-game road trip to Chicago and Indiana (July 30-August 1) to focus on her mental health.