Is Brittney Griner a Russian hostage?

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....What we know about her detention doesn’t support the theory that this was just a routine arrest.

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WNBA Players Association president says Brittney Griner is detained in Russia 'because of a gender issue'

"Good Morning America" Tuesday to shine a new light on Griner's detainment and explain the overall mood among her fellow WNBA players.

"It's tough -- that could have been us," Ogwumike said, who has also played overseas during the off-season.

WNBA commissioner 'trying everything' to help Brittney Griner.

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WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert has claimed she is “trying everything” to bring Brittney Griner back to the United States.

Engelbert discussed Griner’s plight before the WNBA draft, which took place yesterday.

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“I did want to start by saying we continue to be working diligently on bringing Brittney Griner home,” Engelbert said.

She could face up to 10 years in prison if found guilty of bringing drugs into Russia. Click Here for More...

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