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WNBA Deletes Video Showing Bueckers and Reese Betting on Game

The league said the clip 'missed the mark' and will reemphasize its wagering ban to players after removing the post.

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Jul 29, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) reacts after a play against the Dallas Wings during the first half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images
Jul 29, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Atlanta Dream forward Brionna Jones (42) loses control of the ball against Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) during the second half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The WNBA posted then deleted a video that appeared to show Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese agreeing to a $400 bet during All‑Star Weekend; fans saved and widely reposted the clip before it was scrubbed.
  • The footage showed Reese holding several $100 bills and the two players joking about the wager ahead of the July 29 Wings–Dream game in Arlington, which Atlanta won 82‑81.
  • The league issued a statement calling the post poor judgment, said it handled the matter internally, and announced it will remind players of the ban on wagering on WNBA games.
  • Multiple outlets reporting on league sources say neither Bueckers nor Reese will be disciplined, even though the Collective Bargaining Agreement gives the commissioner authority to fine, suspend, or disqualify players for wagering.
  • The episode raises fresh questions about the WNBA’s social‑media oversight and the optics of promoting content that appears to violate league integrity rules as pro sports deepen commercial ties to betting.