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Brittney Griner: brilliant basketball talent to high-profile prisoner

The USA star is one of the world’s best players. Her talent led her to Russia, where she found herself in a diplomatic incident

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PHOTOS: Best images from the Thunder’s 123-102 loss to the Grizzlies

Here are the best photos from the Oklahoma City Thunder's 123-102 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.

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Jazz moneyline bettors could rejoice after Warriors meltdown in final seconds

The Warriors gave this one away.

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Reaction to Brittney Griner's release from Russian prison

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner was released on Thursday in a prisoner swap with Russia after the two-time Olympic champion and Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) player spent more than nine months detained on a drug possession offense. Here are some comments in reaction to her release:

Reuters

WNBA celebrates news of Brittney Griner’s return home

“I am so happy to hear of the news of BG’s return home. I know I can speak for the entire Sky organization when I say words can’t express the happiness that we feel to finally have her coming home,” coach/GM James Wade said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Revisiting the Rudy Gobert Trade and Other Offseason Deals

In the spirit of Gobert’s return, let’s look at how some of those trades have fared a little more than a quarter into the season

Sports Illustrated

Brittney Griner: Athletes, NBA players and teammates rejoice at ‘BG’s’ release: ‘She’s coming home’

Stars of the sporting world led celebrations of Brittney Griner’s release on social media

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Brittney Griner's detainment, conviction and release

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner was released on Thursday in a prisoner swap with Russia after the two-time Olympic champion and player in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)spent more than nine months detained on a drug possession offense. Here are some of the key moments in her ordeal:

Reuters

Player grades: Bulls’ Big 3 combine for 77 points in win vs. Wizards

The Bulls end their three-game skid on Wednesday night vs. Wizards.

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Brittney Griner released in Russian swap

The basketball star was first detained in February, and had recently been moved to a Russian penal colony

Salon

Lakers want All-Star level player for first-round draft picks

The Lakers seem to be aiming high when it comes to what they want in return if they trade their future draft capital.

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Kyrie Irving writes message on covered up shoes in first game since Nike deal ended

Although Kyrie Irving's deal with Nike was scrapped this week, his shoes stood out more than ever, as the Brooklyn Nets star advertised a message against the Charlotte Hornets

Daily Mirror

UAE president, Saudi crown prince led mediation to release Griner -joint statement

The United Arab Emirates president and Saudi crown prince led mediation efforts that secured the release of U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner in a prisoner swap with Russia, a joint UAE-Saudi statement said on Thursday.

Reuters

US basketball star swapped for arms dealer Bout

US basketball star Brittney Griner has been released in a prisoner swap with Russia for the arms dealer Viktor Bout, who was arrested in Thailand in 2008 and later jailed in the United States.

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Brittney Griner is coming home after after prisoner swap with Russia. Here’s everything we know so far

Brittney Griner is coming home.

The Texas Tribune

Houston native Brittney Griner, a WNBA star, released from Russian custody in prisoner swap

The Texas basketball star was first detained in February and was recently moved to a Russian penal colony before her release Thursday.

Reuters

Brittney Griner freed from Russia, swapped for notorious arms dealer

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner has been released in a prisoner swap with Russia in exchange for arms dealer Viktor Bout and was heading home on Thursday, ending what President Joe Biden called months of "hell" for her and her wife.

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner freed from Russian custody in prisoner swap

Biden declares ‘She is safe. She is on a plane. She is on her way home’

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The Independent UK

Brittney Griner - live: WNBA star released as detained Paul Whelan says he’s ‘disappointed’ in Biden’s efforts

The WNBA star was detained at a Russian airport in February

The Independent UK

A look at Brittney Griner's career on, off basketball court

Brittney Griner has been freed from a Russia prison in a high-level prisoner exchange

Reuters

Brittney Griner, U.S. basketball star caught up in Russia crisis

A U.S. official said on Thursday that U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner, who had been jailed in Russia in charges of possessing and smuggling illegal drugs, was now in U.S. custody.

France 24

US basketball star Brittney Griner freed in prisoner swap for arms dealer Viktor Bout

Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, American officials said. The swap, at a time of heightened tensions over Ukraine, achieved a top goal for President Joe Biden, but carried a heavy price…

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Stephen A. Smith on Lakers having 11% chance to make the playoffs

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith feels danger is lurking around the corner whenever the Lakers start building momentum and getting recognition.

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How Al Horford’s extension will impact the Boston Celtics

The Dominican center will help the Celtics even as his play likely starts to dip a bit as he plays out a contract that will finish in his age 38 season.

AAP

Hawks humbled by 39-point Phoenix NBL win

The Illawarra Hawks have been completely blown away by the in-form Phoenix, who notched their biggest-ever win to triumph 111-72 in the NBL.

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