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May 6, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Detailed view of an official WNBA Wilson basketball with the signature of WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert on it during media day at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Since the arrival of superstars such as Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese in the 2024 WNBA Draft, the league has exploded in popularity, as evidenced by record numbers and game attendance. However, an unfortunate byproduct of the league’s rapid growth has been people who aren’t actually fans of women’s basketball getting involved and spewing hate at the league’s players, especially on social media.
Earlier in the season, Aces star Chelsea Gray received hateful messages from a fan, which led to an investigation and his being fired from his job.
“I think as one of the main faces of our league, too, it creates a dialogue that needs to be had. It puts pressure…
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