Dennis Rodman heading to Russia to seek release of Brittney Griner

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[{"selector":"#anim-765c44bd-8d5e-4501-be59-86c38fbabb04 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-28.90624987200394%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] An NBA legend is eager to go to Russia and lend a hand.

[{"selector":"#anim-56ad3864-9c5f-435a-8b29-86653008d7aa [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-32.75146473908656%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Dennis Rodman, a five-time champion and a former Chicago Bulls centre, made his involvement known this past weekend.

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[{"selector":"#anim-38122cb0-480c-4b73-b245-7cea0bae638d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-28.90624987200394%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] On July 7, Griner entered a plea of guilty before a Russian court and requested the judge's pity.

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