If she weren't being held prisoner in Russia, she would have started in the All-Star game, according to the WNBA commissioner.
The Las Vegas Aces will play the Phoenix Mercury in the first round of the playoffs. The photo was taken byEthan Miller.
Every year since she entered the league, she has been named to the All- Star game.
She was arrested in Russia one week before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, so she won't play for the Mercury in the upcoming season.
She would once again be selected if she were with us this season.
She was taken into custody at a Moscow airport after Russian authorities said they found illegal drugs in her luggage. She has been held in pre- trial confinement for three times. The State Department says they are working for her release, but Russians seem unwilling to negotiate due to sanctions. According to the U.S. government, Griner has been wrongly imprisoned. Ned Price, a State Department spokesman, said in March that officials confirmed that she was in good health. She could face up to 10 years in prison if found guilty.
Since the start of the NBA season in the summer of 2014, the player has been playing for a Russian team. It's common for WNBA players to play overseas in order to make more money.
The All-Star game will take place on July 2. The time is eastern. July 2 is the last day for Griner to be held.
After being held for a third time, the Kremlin insists are not a hostage.
According to a report by the U.S., the woman was wrongly imprisoned in Russia.
The U.S. reported after finally visiting with the NBA star that she was in good condition.
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