Brittney Griner to miss Phoenix Mercury's road trip 

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The organization said Saturday that Brittany Griner is focusing on her mental health.

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Brittany Griner will not travel with the Phoenix Mercury for the next two games.

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Brittany Griner returned to the WNBA this year following her release from a Russian prison.

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Brittany Griner has been arrested and jailed on drug charges in Russia.

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As a result, the US conducted a prisoner swap for him, sending convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout back to Russia as part of the deal.

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Griner averaged 18.2 points and 6.7 rebounds in 20 games. Missed the 2022 season while incarcerated overseas.

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Mercury said."We fully support Britney and we will continue to work together on her comeback,"

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Griner and his Mercury teammates were confronted at the Dallas airport by an alleged "instigator".

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