Sports ‘Dangerously misguided’ but maybe necessary: US negotiates scary Brittney Griner swap with Russia July 28, 2022 Chris Bumbaca and Josh Meyer, USA TODAY Comments Off on ‘Dangerously misguided’ but maybe necessary: US negotiates scary Brittney Griner swap with Russia The US made a substantial offer to Russia for WNBA star Brittney Griner. The deal is potentially dangerous, some experts say. But it may be necessary.