The U.S. has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing Brittney Griner home

The U.S. has offered an exchange to Russia to bring Brittney Griner home.

The U.S. has made a prisoner exchange offer to Russia for WNBA star Brittney Griner and another American, according to CNN.

Viktor Bout, who is a convicted Russian arms dealer, is reportedly part of the possible exchange deal as well as American Paul Whelan, who is being held by the Russian government.