WNBA Releases Findings Of Investigation

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Gregory McMullen
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What began as another night of basketball in the WNBA has now morphed into an all-too-familiar saga—one that echoes the Jussie Smollett incident in both form and fallout. Angel Reese, forward for the Chicago Sky, recently accused fans of the Indiana Fever of directing racist “monkey noises” at her during a game. Yet, after multiple camera angles, public videos, and an official league investigation, we’re left with a case that—like Smollett’s—looks increasingly like a media-fueled mirage rather than a substantiated reality.


Reese’s claim centers on an alleged incident that occurred during free throws in a heated matchup against the Indiana Fever, which featured none other than WNBA media darling Caitlin Clark. According to Reese and her defenders online, racial taunts erupted from the Fever’s home crowd. Among the most explosive: supposed monkey noises aimed at the Chicago bench. The accusation went viral, and the WNBA responded with institutional gravity, stating:

“The WNBA strongly condemns racism, hate, and discrimination in all forms… We are aware of the allegations and are looking into the matter.”

This wasn’t a back-alley fight or a street-corner shouting match. This was a nationally televised sporting event with thousands of attendees, many of whom were filming. The arena was packed. Audio quality was high. And yet—despite a social media outcry and a league-wide spotlight—no video evidence has emerged confirming Reese’s claims.

In fact, some clips suggest that the sound she referenced may have come not from the crowd at all, but from the arena’s own PA system—a critical detail that seemingly obliterates the foundation of the racial allegation. Add in the routine booing common to any professional sport, especially one featuring intense rivalries and recent controversy, and what you have is a routine moment twisted into a cultural flashpoint.


Barstool Sports founder and vocal Caitlin Clark fan Dave Portnoy didn’t mince words. He pointed to the recklessness of making incendiary accusations without evidence and blasted the media’s quick descent into narrative-building. As Portnoy put it:

“Maybe wait next time before creating a racial war based on angry TikToks from Chicago Sky/Angel trolls who weren’t even at the game.”

And he’s not wrong. The rush to judgment has become a signature trait of progressive media, eager to find racism even where the facts don’t support it. Rather than follow evidence, we follow feelings. Rather than ask hard questions, we declare the verdict and let due process try to catch up.

This isn’t the first time the WNBA has stumbled into ideological overdrive. This is the same league that held a moment of silence for George Floyd and has made activism as much a part of its identity as athleticism. And while there’s nothing inherently wrong with that, the consequence is clear: credibility suffers when every grievance becomes gospel and every controversy is treated as truth.


Let’s be blunt: Angel Reese’s allegation is beginning to look like the WNBA’s Jussie Smollett moment. No, she didn’t stage an attack—but the blueprint is eerily familiar. An explosive claim. A media eager to amplify. A league quick to take sides. And then—nothing. No evidence. No follow-through. Just the lingering damage of a narrative that fed divisions and vilified innocent people.


The Smollett hoax didn’t just waste law enforcement resources—it was a cultural con. It weaponized identity to attack a political enemy and undermine public trust. The aftermath was predictable: Smollett became a punchline, the media lost more credibility, and actual victims of hate crimes were forced to navigate increased skepticism.

If Reese’s accusation proves to be equally baseless—and all signs point that way—the consequences won’t be limited to one player or one team. The WNBA, already battling for relevance, risks alienating its shrinking audience even further by choosing virtue signaling over verified truth.

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