Brittney Griner may have to fly private. No charters in the WNBA. Next?

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A controversy over charter flights has erupted in the WNBA, but not for the reasons one might expect.

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The travel of Brittney Griner has been raised following her release from Russia, where she spent nearly 10 months in detention after being convicted of carrying hash oil.

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Reports suggest Griner will need to fly privately due to security concerns, which could cause issues across the league. Could the 6-foot-9 center leave the Phoenix Mercury on her own?

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Phoenix would gain a clear competitive edge if the Mercury charter as a team? For the sake of fairness, can all WNBA teams charter? 

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It’s a complicated issue. A seven-year veteran, Breanna Stewart, who is reportedly considering staying in Seattle or joining the New York Liberty this offseason, tweeted on Sunday afternoon, 

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 “I'd love to help subsidize charter travel for the entire WNBA. I would contribute my NIL, posts, and production hours to ensure we prioritize player health + safety. With me? ” 

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Many WNBA players responded with the emoji of a woman raising her hand to suggest they would chip in, too. 'I'm in!' said Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne. “Anything.” Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant said, "Count me in." 

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