The Latest Breaking News from Brittney Griner

Charles has filled in for Brittney Griner, who remains detained in Russia.

Paolo Banchero went first and the Knicks did... something.

When Brittney Griner was detained, it was—among many other, far bigger concerns—a wrench in the plan of the Mercury, which, with the addition of the underrated Charles, expected to be a title contender again this season.

The WNBA star has been detained in Russia since February

SEATTLE — For the 11th and final time, Sue Bird will be a starter in the WNBA All-Star Game while Breanna Stewart was chosen as an All-Star Game captain for the first time in her career.

Brittney Griner, who is being detained in Russia by authorites there, was named an honorary starter.

Brittney Griner will have a place at the WNBA All-Star Game

Mercury star Brittney Griner, who is currently detained in Russia, was also named an honorary All-Star starter.

A spokesperson for Russian leader Vladimir Putin said WNBA star Brittney Griner’s detention was not about "being a hostage," seemingl

DNIPRO, Ukraine — Fears mounted Tuesday over the fate of two Americans reportedly taken captive while fighting for Ukraine, as Russia declared that international protections for prisoners of war did not apply to foreign “mercenaries” and that capital punishment could not be ruled out if they were put on trial…

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters that the State Department was working to arrange a new call but did not say when that would be.