It has been 105 days since WNBA star Brittney Griner was arrested in Russia after customs agents claim they discovered vape cartridges containing hashish oil in her luggage at Sheremetyevo International Airport near Moscow. Ahead of Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Finals on Thursday, commissioner Adam Silver told reporters in a news conference that the league is working the bring the Mercury star back home as soon as possible.
“It is something that all of us should be heard on, contacting your representatives and others,” Silver said. “We are working in lockstep with the U.