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The WNBA’s Real Problem Isn’t Caitlin Clark, Trans Athletes or Hard Fouls — It’s the NBA
The WNBA is generating more attention than ever, but Ric Bucher argues that the controversies dominating the conversation — Caitlin Clark, officiating, physical play, transgender athletes, player conduct and media coverage — are symptoms of a much deeper problem.
The real issue? The NBA owners who collectively have a stake in the WNBA don’t care enough about it to demand that it operate with the same standards, accountability and professionalism as the NBA.
On this episode of On The Ball, Ric explains why the economics of the WNBA have left it as little more than a rounding error to…
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