Brittney Griner’s recent decision to join the Atlanta Dream marks a fresh start after more than a decade with the Phoenix Mercury. This move reflects a bigger plan for her future, as she looks to maintain flexibility and seize new opportunities. Off the court, Griner is building her wealth through endorsement deals and investments.
How Much Is Brittney Griner Earning in 2025?
Griner signed a one-year contract with the Dream for the 2025 season, and this is her first team change after spending 11 years with the Phoenix Mercury. This is a fully guaranteed deal that is worth $214,466. She will become a free agent in 2026; the reason for this one-year agreement is to maintain the flexibility before the collective bargaining agreement takes effect. Stating that many players are doing the same, not just for financial reasons, but to benefit from potential changes in the upcoming CBA.
She explained that, “It’s more than just money. I don’t want people to think that everybody signed a one-year deal just because they’re money crazy. There’s a lot of other important things that are going to be in our CBA in that, you know, people are going to want to be eligible for. My track record is when I make a decision, I stick with it. I’ll just leave it at that right there.”
A Look at Griner’s Brand Endorsement Deal & Net Worth
Looking beyond the WNBA, Griner has made several deals with brands such as Nike, Round21, etc., that keep her cash flowing. Her estimated net worth stands at $5 million, which is built from her WNBA career and endorsement deals.
She signed a deal with Nike in 2013 and became the first openly gay athlete to get a contract with the brand. Under this deal, she was allowed to model men’s clothing, including items from Nike’s skateboarding line. According to some reports, the deal was worth around $1 million. Nike featured her in a BeTrue campaign during Pride Month in 2019, alongside other prominent LGBTQ+ athletes.
In 2023, she collaborated with Round21 under the “Connected by Cause” collection. The collection aims to express the power of unity through sport and social causes. It was announced that 10% of sales made will be donated to the Bring Our Families Home Campaign, which is an advocacy group dedicated to supporting the return of wrongfully detained individuals overseas.
The first phase of the collection debuted on May 19, 2023, coinciding with Griner’s return to the WNBA with the Phoenix Mercury. The second phase launched on June 6, 2023. Items from the collection include unisex T-shirts and hoodies, featuring bold graphics and messages of hope.
She owns three high-end luxury cars and a high-end home in Houston, Texas. When we talk about her car collection, we see that she has a Jeep Wrangler that is valued at $35,000, an Audi e-Tron at $74,800, and a Range Rover Autobiography costing $140,000.
Aside from cars, she owns a 4,000-square-foot luxury home in Houston, Texas, which was previously purchased by actress Zoë Kravitz for $4 million and is now valued at over $7 million. Additionally, Griner has acquired a 3,000-square-foot property in Phoenix, Arizona, where she resides with her wife, Cherelle.