WNBA Declines Discipline for Reese and Bueckers After Deleted Betting Video
The Women's National Basketball Association posted a video from an All‑Star practice that showed Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese and Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers jokingly wagering $400 on their upcoming matchup. The league quickly removed the post, calling the clip a missed‑the‑mark moment, and said it had handled the matter internally. No suspension, fine or other punishment will be imposed on either player.
The Dream defeated the Wings 82‑81 on July 29, 2026, rallying from a 15‑point deficit. Reese contributed 22 points and 12 rebounds, while Bueckers finished with 16 points and six assists. The WNBA reminded players that its collective‑bargaining agreement (Section 5(c)) strictly forbids any betting on league games and authorises the commissioner to levy fines, suspensions or dismissal for violations.
The league used the incident to reiterate its gambling policy but emphasized that the exchange was intended as a joke and that no disciplinary action will be taken.
Entities: Angel Reese · Atlanta Dream · Dallas Wings · Paige Bueckers · WNBA · Women's National Basketball Association
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- [● 7 SOURCES] The WNBA deleted the video after posting it. (The league quickly removed the post…)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The WNBA announced no disciplinary action will be taken against Reese and Bueckers. (No suspension, fine or other punishment will be imposed on either player…)
- [● 5 SOURCES] Paige Bueckers recorded 16 points (and six assists) in the game. (Bueckers finished with 16 points and six assists…)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Angel Reese recorded 22 points and 12 rebounds in the game. (Reese contributed 22 points and 12 rebounds…)
- [● 7 SOURCES] The WNBA posted a video showing Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers placing a $400 wager on their game. (The WNBA posted a video from an All‑Star practice that showed Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers jokingly wagering $400 on …)
- [● 7 SOURCES] The Atlanta Dream beat the Dallas Wings 82‑81 on July 29, 2026. (The Dream defeated the Wings 82‑81 on July 29, 2026…)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The league said the post “missed the mark” and dealt with the matter internally. (The league said the post missed the mark and handled it internally…)
- [● 7 SOURCES] The WNBA collective‑bargaining agreement (Section 5(c)) prohibits players from betting on league games and allows penalties including fines, suspensions, or dismissal. (The league’s collective‑bargaining agreement Section 5(c)… prohibits any betting on WNBA games and authorises the …)