Key moments in Brittney Griner's time with Phoenix Mercury, which included 10 WNBA all-star selections, detainment in Russia and subsequent release.

Thomas was cored by the franchise earlier this month, meaning that her only way out of Connecticut was via a sign-and-trade that she had to approve. The move won’t be official until Feb. 1, and who the Sun will acquire in the trade has yet to be disclosed.