WNBA star Brittney Griner is transferring to a Russian penal colony -- known for its terrible living conditions -- and her team has no idea where exactly she is or how she's doing.
Griner's team was not made aware of the update until Tuesday ... and her current location is unclear. Her legal team says it may take up to two weeks to be notified of her destination., Griner's agent, released a statement saying the number one concern is her client's health and well-being.
Colas says Griner's camp continues to work with the U.S. government in an effort to bring her home and keep her safe in the meantime. "We are thankful for everyone's support, and hope that as we near nine months of detention, that BG and all wrongfully detained Americans will be shown mercy and returned home to their families for the holidays," Colas said.
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