Dennis Rodman Heading Russia to Seek Brittney Griner’s Release
Dennis Rodman says he plans to travel to Russia in an effort to get Britney Griner, who was sentenced to nine years in prison for drug-related charges.
“I got permission to go to Russia to help that girl,” Rodman stated to NBC News on Saturday. “I’m trying to go this week.”
This is not Rodman’s debut foray into diplomacy on the international stage, having previously established a tense relationship to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
However, Biden’s trip Russia could do greater harm than benefit, says an official in the senior Biden government official.
“It’s public information that the administration has made a significant offer to the Russians and anything other than negotiating further through the established channel
is likely to complicate and hinder release efforts,” the official told NBC.
The United States strongly advises against travel to Russia and has a number of reasons for this
unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine,” possible “harassment against U.S. citizens by Russian government security officials” and the potential for “wrongful detention.”
But Rodman remains unfazed.“I know Putin too well,” the Russian added.
Udonis Haslem is scheduled to come back for his 20th season as a player for the Miami Heat, per a report by Shams Charania from The Athletic and Stadium.
Haslem 42 has been an important fixture in the Heat locker room for more than two decades.
In his 19 years on the squad, Haslem is averaging 7.5 points. 6.5 rebound, as well as 0.8 assists on shooting splits of 49%/10%/76.
In his last year, Haslem averaged 2.5 points and 1.9 rebound over 13 matches.