
Mercury Waives Guard/Forward Brittany Spears
Published on May 31, 2011 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Phoenix Mercury News Release
PHOENIX - The Phoenix Mercury waived guard/forward Brittany Spears, the club announced today. The roster now stands at 12 players. The final 11-player roster is due to the league office on Thursday, June 2.
Spears, a 6-1 rookie from Colorado, was drafted by the Mercury in the second round (19th overall) of the 2011 WNBA draft.
The Mercury opens the 2011 season on Saturday when it travels to Seattle to take on the defending WNBA champion Storm. The game will be broadcast on ABC with tipoff slated for noon PT.
Fans can purchase single game tickets starting at just $10 online at phoenixmercury.com, by phone at 602-252-WNBA, at the US Airways Center ticket office and at all Ticketmaster outlets. Those interested in receiving pre-sale opportunities for upcoming games throughout the Mercury season can sign-up to become a member of Downtown Live by registering at downtownlive.net free of charge. Season tickets, as well as flexible mini-plan options, are also still available.
Women's National Basketball Association Stories from May 31, 2011
- Lynx Close Out 2011 Preseason Schedule with 76-70 Win - Minnesota Lynx
- Mercury Waives Guard/Forward Brittany Spears - Phoenix Mercury
- Silver Stars Waive Shanavia Dowdell - San Antonio Stars
- Shameka Christon out with Knee Injury - Chicago Sky
- Mercury Waives Guard Taylor Lilley - Phoenix Mercury
- Morris & Olajuwon Waived; Fever Hosts Lynx in Preseason Game Tonight - Indiana Fever
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