Brittney Griner might need to fly private. The WNBA doesn’t allow charters. What’s next?

Brittney Griner’s security needs while traveling with the Phoenix Mercury could create problems for the WNBA. (Rick Scuteri/AP)

The issue of charter flights has risen again in the WNBA, but not for the reason many people might guess. 

On the heels of Brittney Griner’s release from Russia, where the six-time WNBA All-Star was detained for nearly 10 months after being found guilty of carrying hash oil in her luggage, there are concerns about her travel.