WNBA Releases Statement on Deleted Paige Bueckers-Angel Reese Post
Summary
The WNBA shared and then deleted a video showing players Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese joking about a $400 bet on an upcoming game. The league reminded players that betting on WNBA games is against the rules and said it addressed the issue internally.Key Facts
- The WNBA posted a video showing Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese making a friendly bet on their game.
- The video was removed soon after because it appeared to break league rules on betting.
- The WNBA reminded players each year about the ban on betting on league games.
- The league said it discussed the issue with the players involved.
- WNBA stressed that even joking about betting could cause problems.
- The game between the Atlanta Dream and Dallas Wings ended with the Dream winning 82-81.
- Angel Reese scored 22 points and had 12 rebounds in the game.
- Paige Bueckers scored 16 points and had six assists.
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