WNBA says deleted Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers betting video ‘missed the mark’

Key Points:

• The WNBA posted and then quickly deleted a social media video showing players Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers appearing to make a friendly $400 wager on a game, which violated league policies prohibiting betting on WNBA games.
• The league emphasized that players receive annual training on betting prohibitions and clarified that even joking about wagers can have negative consequences, though no penalties will be imposed on Reese and Bueckers.
• Reese and Bueckers, both prominent young stars in the league, made the bet during practice before their teams' close game, with Reese's team winning 82-81; Reese later joked about collecting the bet after the game.
• The WNBA's collective bargaining agreement strictly bans any form of betting by players on league games, allowing the commissioner to impose fines, suspensions, or dismissal for violations.
• The incident sparked sensitivity due to the broader context of sports betting issues, highlighted by recent cases like former college quarterback Brendan Sorsby's gambling-related ineligibility.