WNBA star and Olympic Gold Medalist Brittney Griner is still in detention in Russia, and the issue has reverberated in the sporting world as tensions between Russia and the United States are increasing due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
WNBA star and Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia since mid-February, has sent a letter directly to U.S. President Joe Biden. In her letter, she asked the president to fight for her freedom as she remained imprisoned in Russia.
WNBA players from New York Liberty and Seattle Storm walked off the court during the national anthem on Saturday's season opener at the IMG Academy in Florida.
The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) started its 2020 virtual draft on Friday night by announcing its honorary picks which included Gianna 'Gigi' Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash in January.
Isiah Thomas has been named the new Team President and part time owner of the New York Liberty WNBA team. Thomas has been involved in off the court controversy involving women in a negative manner. Read why the WNBA may reject Thomas as an owner.