Brittney Griner's release met with shock, relief from the Phoenix Mercury

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Diana Taurasi woke up Mercury president Vince Kozar by phone. Brianna Turner's mom rushed into her bedroom. News of Brittney Griner's release sent waves of shock and relief through her teammates and the franchise.

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