WNBA star Brittney Griner is embroiled in a legal situation in Russia, USA Basketball says in a tweet amid reports that she is being detained.
Brittney Griner of the Phoenix Mercury at practice and media availability during the 2021 WNBA Finals on Oct. 11, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona.WNBA star Brittney Griner is embroiled in a legal situation in Russia, USA Basketball said in a tweet Saturday amid reports that she is being detained."Brittney has always handled herself with the utmost professionalism during her long tenure with USA Basketball and her safety and wellbeing are our primary concerns," the tweet read.
"We love and support Brittney and at this time our main concern is her safety, physical and mental health, and her safe return home."
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