Social media post showing Bueckers and Reese betting on game ‘missed the mark,’ WNBA says
Summary
The WNBA responded to a social media post showing players Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese betting $400 on a game between their teams. The league removed the post and said the players will not be punished, but reminded them that betting on WNBA games is against league rules.Key Facts
- A video showed Bueckers and Reese placing a $400 bet on a WNBA game between their teams.
- The post was shared around the time their teams were set to play each other.
- The WNBA deleted the post quickly after it was published.
- The league said the players will not face punishment for the bet shown.
- WNBA players receive yearly training about the prohibition on betting on league games.
- The league called the post “lighthearted” but said it “missed the mark.”
- The league’s rules forbid any wagering on games and allow penalties including fines, suspensions, or disqualification.
- In the game, Reese scored 22 points and 12 rebounds, and Bueckers had 16 points and six assists, with Reese’s team winning 82-81.
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