RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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See the full story · 7 sourcesThe WNBA is *attempting* to put out a fire they ignited ... after the league's own social media team posted video of hoop stars Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers seemingly making a $400 wager on a Dream-Wings Game -- before scrambling to delete it.
Addressing the viral controversy for the first time, the much-maligned league put out a statement insisting the whole thing was a joke that got out of hand.
"While the social media post was intended to be lighthearted, WNBA players are well aware of the league's policies prohibiting betting on WNBA games and receive training every year reinforcing those policies. We recognized that the post missed the mark, removed it shortly after it was published, and addressed the matter internally."
The league continued ... "We will also use this as an opportunity to reemphasize with the players involved that conversations about wagering on WNBA games, even when intended as a joke, can have negative consequences.\u201d
The now-deleted clip showed Reese holding a stack of cash during All-Star Weekend, trash-talking Bueckers about an upcoming game between the Atlanta Dream and Dallas Wings ... before making a $400 wager on the contest.
Atlanta ended up winning a thriller, 82-81, behind a Reese double-double. After the game, Angel didn't exactly play it cool, joking she\u2019d be hitting up Bueckers for Apple Pay.
She also posted \u201cDUBS IN THE MF CHAT\u201d on X, with the hashtag "cuatrocientos".
From the league's response -- framing the situation as harmless banter that crossed the line -- it seems the star players won't be facing any punishment, despite WNBA rules flat-out banning players from wagering on games.
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