"Brittney Griner's Mental Health Break: Mercury's Road Trip Absence"

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner will be absent from the team's next two games to prioritize her mental health. Griner, who recently returned to the WNBA after being released from a Russian prison, has been averaging 18.2 points and 6.7 rebounds per game this season. The Mercury fully support her decision and will work together on a timeline for her return. The team has struggled with a 6-17 record and recently fired their coach. Griner has also faced additional challenges, including a confrontation at the airport and a hip issue.