The 6-foot-9 center, Brittney Griner was drafted as the first overall pick by the Phoenix Mercury in the 2013 WNBA Draft. In 2014, Griner made the first-team All-WNBA and was named the Defensive Player of the Year. In her second playoff appearance in 2014, she averaged 16.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 3.4 blocks per game, shooting an impressive 62.7% from the field and leading the Mercury to their third WNBA title.
The ten-time All-Star has enjoyed a prestigious international career with Team USA where she was part of the team that won the 2016 and 2020 Olympics Gold medals. She is also a two-time FIBA World Cup winner in 2014 and 2018. The forward is set to make her third Olympic appearance and would hope to add to her tally of gold medals.
Brittney Griner Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2024 | $150,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 |
How much is Brittney Griner getting paid?
During the 2024 WNBA season, Brittney earned a salary of $150,000. She will become an unrestricted free agent in the 2025 offseason.
She signed a three-year contract worth $664,544 with Phoenix Mercury in February 2020 which is ranked top-10 in WNBA’s history.
How much does Brittney Griner make in a minute?
Griner makes around $0.28 cents per minute. Brittney Griner’s salary for the 2024 WNBA season amounts to $150,000. Now one year is known to have 525,600 minutes. So if we divide her total salary by the number of minutes available in a year, then Brittney makes around $0.28 cents per minute.
Brittney Griner Career Earnings
After the end of the 2024 WNBA season, Brittney Griner would have earned approx. $1,318,450 from her WNBA contracts to date.
What are the terms of Brittney Griner’s contract?
Griner’s contract is a simple one with almost no terms attached to it. According to Spotrac, she is on a one-year contract with the Mercury worth $150,000. She will become an unrestricted free agent in the 2025 offseason.
How much of Brittney Griner’s contract is guaranteed?
Brittney Griner's entire $150,000 contract is guaranteed.
Brittney Griner Contract History
Below are all the contracts that Brittney Griner has signed in her career till now:
February 18, 2023
Brittney Griner signed a one-year contract with the Phoenix Mercury worth $150,000.
February 14, 2020
Brittney Griner signed a three-year contract with the Phoenix Mercury worth $664,544.
March 12, 2017
Brittney Griner signed a three-year extension with the Phoenix Mercury worth $339,000.
April 10, 2013
Brittney Griner signed a rookie contract with the Phoenix Mercury.
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FAQ's On Brittney Griner Contract
A. Brittney Griner is on a one-year $150,000 contract with the Mercury.
A. Brittney Griner earned $150,000 for the 2024 WNBA season.
A. Brittney Griner plays as a center.
A. Brittney Griner has won one WNBA championship with the Phoenix Mercury in 2014.
A. Brittney Griner has won two Defensive Player of the Year in 2014 and 2015.
A. In the 2024 WNBA season, Brittney Griner averaged 17.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 28.7 minutes per game.
