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Scarred by Brittney Griner s Arrest WNBA Star Places 3 Conditions Before Russia to Confirm Her Return

Published 09/24/2022, 9:30 PM EDTBy US WNBA basketball superstar Brittney Griner arrives to a hearing at the Khimki Court, outside Moscow on June 27, 2022. – Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medallist and WNBA champion, was detained at Moscow airport in February on charges of carrying in her luggage vape cartridges with cannabis oil, which could carry a 10-year prison sentence. (Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images) The situation of WNBA star Brittney Griner has not changed so far. She is still detained in Russia even after seven months. Despite efforts from the U.S. government, things have not improved for her. The WNBA season recently concluded with the Las Vegas Aces winning the title this year. And Griner missed the whole season. However, the players have been constantly showing their support for the towering center. She used to play for the ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad It has been one of the successful overseas organizations with its super team. The club is a huge attraction for stars from different countries. But things have changed ever since the arrest of Griner. Now the players in the WNBA are seemingly boycotting the Russian league. And are looking at other options to play in the off-season. With the salaries offered in the WNBA, players often play overseas in the off-season to make some more money. And now Russia is no longer an option for these stars. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad After the conclusion of the WNBA season, multiple players opened up about their off-season plans. Breanna Stewart for

Jonquel Jones shows support for Brittney Griner

Like Breanna Stewart, few other stars talked about their options in the off-season. According to reports, all-star Jonquel Jones is planning to play for the ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad “What would make me feel comfortable about going back to Russia?” Jones . “BG being home, first and foremost. USA and Russia relations being better. The war in Ukraine being over with.” The WNBA stars have been making such demands for months now. But there has not been any change so far. WATCH THIS STORY – ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad The Phoenix Mercury had one of the most emotional seasons off the court so far. On the court, the team struggled. The Mercury faced the #1 seeded Aces in the first round of playoffs. The eventual champions beat the Mercury with ease in the first two games in Vegas. What is your opinion on WNBA stars boycotting Russia? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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