By Nico Martinez Brittney Griner’s release is not a priority for Russia, says President Vladimir Putin View the original article to see embedded media. As the NBA prepares to kick off its 77th season, former WNBA superstar Brittney Griner continues her battle against the Russian courts. After being detained in February of this year, Griner plead guilty to drug charges, hoping her confession would help start the process of going home. Instead, Griner remains stuck in prison, in a cell for 23 hours a day as her family watches and waits from thousands of miles away. Russian President Says Release…
