Fact check: How long has Brittney Griner been suspended from the WNBA?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, Brittney Griner received a three-game suspension from the WNBA ^[1]. The sources indicate that Griner felt this suspension was unfair, particularly when compared to the two-game suspensions given to other players involved in the same incident ^[1].

One analysis mentions a separate incident where Griner was ejected from a game for making contact with a referee, with speculation that she could face additional suspension, though no specific length was provided for this potential suspension ^[2]. Griner has publicly expressed dissatisfaction with her suspension length and has been critical of the WNBA's handling of disciplinary matters ^[3].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks important context about which specific suspension is being referenced. The analyses reveal there were multiple incidents involving Griner that resulted in disciplinary action:

• The three-game suspension that Griner contested as being longer than other players' punishments for the same incident ^[1]
• A separate ejection incident involving contact with a referee that could have resulted in additional suspension ^[2]

Additionally, several analyses focused entirely on Griner's detention in Russia rather than WNBA suspensions ^{[4] [5] [6]}. This suggests there may be confusion between her absence from the WNBA due to international detention versus league-imposed disciplinary suspensions.

The analyses also reveal that Griner has been vocal about systemic issues within the WNBA, suggesting her suspension may be part of broader concerns about league governance and fairness in disciplinary actions ^{[1] [3]}.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question assumes Griner is currently suspended, but the analyses do not clearly establish whether she remains under suspension or if the three-game suspension has been completed. The question's phrasing "How long has Brittney Griner been suspended" could be misleading if it implies an ongoing suspension when the actual suspension may have been a completed three-game penalty.

Furthermore, the question fails to distinguish between voluntary absence due to international detention and league-imposed disciplinary suspension, which are fundamentally different situations. The analyses show significant coverage of her Russian detention experience ^{[4] [5] [6]}, which could lead to confusion about the nature and duration of her absence from WNBA play.