美国职业篮球协会（WNBA）因一条社交媒体帖子道歉，该帖子显示球星佩奇·比克斯和安吉尔·里斯在全明星周末对各自球队间的比赛进行赌博[1]。据悉，两名球员对周三晚间达拉斯翼队与亚特兰大梦想队之间的比赛下注400美元[1]。WNBA发言人表示，虽然社交媒体帖子意图是轻松有趣的，但联盟已迅速删除该帖子，并称其"没有达到预期"[1]。
WNBA重申了对球员的明确要求：联盟球员非常清楚禁止对WNBA比赛进行任何形式赌博的政策，并每年接受强化这些政策的培训[1]。根据集体谈判协议，违反此规定的球员可能面临罚款、禁赛或被专员自行决定开除[1]。不过，比克斯和里斯本次不会因此受罚[1]。最终梦想队以82-81战胜翼队，其中里斯贡献22分12篮板，比克斯得16分6助攻[1]。
The WNBA has issued an apology for a social media post showing stars Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese wagering $400 on a matchup between their respective teams during All-Star Weekend.[1] A league spokesperson characterized the post as having "missed the mark," noting that while the social media content "was intended to be lighthearted and fun," the image was swiftly removed.[1]
Despite the incident, neither player faces disciplinary action.[1] The WNBA spokesperson reaffirmed the league's strict betting prohibition, stating that "WNBA players are very aware of the league's policy that prohibits betting on WNBA games and receive annual training reinforcing these policies."[1] Under the collective bargaining agreement, any form of gambling is strictly prohibited, with potential consequences including fines, suspension, or dismissal at the commissioner's discretion.[1]
The wager involved a Wednesday night contest between the Dallas Wings and Atlanta Dream, which the Dream won 82-81.[1] Reese recorded 22 points and 12 rebounds in the victory, while Bueckers contributed 16 points and 6 assists for the losing side.[1]