WNBA removes video of Bueckers, Reese $400 wager

The WNBA is facing scrutiny after a video posted and quickly deleted by the league showed stars Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese appearing to make a friendly $400 wager on the outcome of their teams' game on Wednesday, July 29. The incident, which violates the league's strict gambling policies, overshadowed a dramatic 82-81 victory by Reese's Atlanta Dream over Bueckers's Dallas Wings.

The video clip, recorded during All-Star Weekend practices in Chicago, was originally shared on the league's official social media account with a caption referencing the bet. It showed Reese holding cash as the two players playfully discussed the wager ahead of their first post-All-Star matchup. In the video, Bueckers joked, "This is how the rich stay rich," to which Reese replied, "You gotta save this money. I will see you next week on Wednesday." The league removed the video shortly after it was posted, but it had already been widely circulated online.

The WNBA's collective bargaining agreement explicitly prohibits players, coaches, and team personnel from wagering anything of value on league games. Violations can result in fines, suspension, or even dismissal from the league at the commissioner's...