WNBA, Players' Association Address Social Media Abuse
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WNBA, Players' Association Address Social Media Abuse

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The WNBA and the players’ association held a meeting to discuss recent abusive messages directed at players.

The WNBA and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) convened a videoconference on Tuesday to address several issues, with a primary focus on “racist, hateful, and abusive messages directed at players,” according to a joint statement released Wednesday. The statement did not detail specific instances of abuse or identify which players were targeted.

The meeting signifies a growing concern within the league regarding online harassment faced by its athletes. While the statement does not elaborate on potential solutions discussed during the call, it confirms that the WNBA and WNBPA are actively acknowledging and addressing the problem. The organizations released a joint statement but did not provide further details about the discussion or any planned actions.

The WNBA and WNBPA have not yet announced when they will reconvene to continue discussions on this matter.

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