Brittney Griner, Diana Taurasi Receive Big Update Ahead Of Olympics

Phoenix Mercury stars Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner have been dealt relieving news for their 2024 Olympic hopes. Both players have officially returned from injury after missing time in the team's recent schedule.

Taurasi missed three straight games following a lower leg injury. Heading into Sunday's bout against the Connecticut Sun, she had a "questionable" tag on her availability. However, Taurasi was upgraded to probable nearly an hour before tip-off and ultimately played. Mikiah Herbert Harrigan started in place of the 42-year-old while she was sidelined.

Griner is working through a hip injury that she suffered in the Mercury's recent 95-86 loss to Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. The 6-foot-9 center left the game in the second quarter, but a quick recovery had her returning against the Sun.

These are two of the biggest names in the women's basketball landscape, walking into Paris, France, with immense experience. Taurasi is one of the most decorated women's basketball players of all time, entering her sixth Olympic Games, looking to add to her five gold medals.

Griner has two gold medals of her own, earning the prestigious accolades in 2016 and 2020.

The Olympic women's basketball team will play Team Germany at the USA Basketball Showcase on July 23 at 3 p.m. ET .

As they returned to the lineup, Taurasi and Griner's Olympic availability has received promising news.

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