The WNBA said Sunday that it is looking into allegations of “hateful fan comments” directed at Angel Reese during Saturday’s game between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever in Indianapolis after an incident involving Caitlin Clark and Reese.
“The WNBA strongly condemns racism, hate, and discrimination in all forms — they have no place in our league or in society,” the league said in a statement. “We are aware of the allegations and are looking into the matter.”
In the third quarter of Indiana’s 93-58 win over Chicago, Clark slapped at the ball after Reese grabbed an offensive rebound and had a clear path to the basket. Reese fell to the court, got back up and tried to confront Clark. Fever forward Aliyah Boston got between them. Clark’s foul was upgraded to a flagrant 1, and Reese and Boston were assessed technical fouls.
Reese was booed by fans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse throughout the game, but the volume increased during her ensuing foul shots.
Reese declined to comment Sunday through a representative.
The players’ association encouraged the league to investigate.
“The WNBPA is aware of reports of hateful comments at yesterday’s game in Indianapolis and supports the WNBA’s current investigation into this matter,” the Women’s National Basketball Players Association…
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