Recent social media posts claiming that WNBA star Brittney Griner has announced her retirement—quoting her saying, “No one wants me on their team”—are circulating widely. However, there is no credible evidence or confirmation from Griner or her representatives to support this claim.
Griner, a decorated athlete with Olympic gold medals, a WNBA All-Star career, and a significant presence in women’s basketball, has recently returned to the public eye. Her move to the Atlanta Dream last offseason followed a respectful but unexpected end to her 11-year tenure with the Phoenix Mercury
In addition, Griner has been open about her post-incarceration priorities—emphasizing her mental health, family, and a decision to limit overseas play to only national team duties
At this time, neither Griner nor her representatives have confirmed she’s retiring from competitive basketball. Given conflicting reports and the absence of official comment, it appears the circulating claim is unverified. We’ll continue to monitor official sources and update when more information becomes available.