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Almost two weeks have passed since Atlanta Dream striker Brittney Griner, left a WNBA game against Indiana’s fever and was then seen in the camera shouting something that has been played multiple ways. Some people believe, based on reading their lips, which she said “Finga White Girl”, while others believe he said “call.” While no one is sure exactly what he said, there is an easy way to find out: ask Griner.
However, no one has done that. Outkick has communicated with the WNBA and Griner’s management team several times, but has not received a single answer. Even so, Griner has participated in multiple games from the incident, which means that the media have had a lot of access to simply ask the question. However, not a single “reporter” has done it.
Atlanta Dream Center Brittney Griner (42) shoots at Indiana’s fever in the first quarter at State Arena on May 22, 2025. (Brett Davis-Imagn images)
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Would you like to know why? Because there is no “reporter” or “journalist” of the WNBA. Of course, there are people who have these titles in their biographies on social networks or in their LinkedIn pages. But they are not telling the truth. The members of the media covering the WNBA do not operate with journalistic integrity; On the other hand, they act as public relations professionals whose objective is not to inform facts, but simply promote the League. Why is that the case? Because WNBA wants it that way.
Outkick requested a media credential for Atlanta’s dream game in Los Angeles against Sparks on May 27. The sparks denied our application. Outkick requested a media credential for Atlanta’s dream game in Connecticut against the sun on Friday night. The sun denied our application.
Here is the reason provided, by email, by the sun: “Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate your request for a media credential for Connecticut Sun vs. Atlanta Dream on Friday, June 6. Due to very Limited space, priority is given to those who are associated with points of sale who have constantly covered the organization during previous seasons. ”
There is a detail of the WNBA logo in a basketball during the heating between the storm of Seattle and the Connecticut sun in Climate Average Arena on June 20, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
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CT Sun offers a pathetic excuse to deny the media credentials
Actually? Is there not enough space for a more media member for a regular seasonal game between 1-6 Connecticut Sun and Atlanta’s dream? Interesting. Outkick asked the team why he rejected our request for a credential, if he denied other credentials and if there is a WNBA edict to prevent us from covering the games. The sun did not answer our questions.
SUN granted several media credentials for Outkick last year, including a playoff game that presented the fever of Indiana and Caitlin Clark, so it is unlikely that its excuse is close to the truth. No, the most likely reason that WNBA does not want outkick in its games. Because? Because we refuse to act as a public relations company that represents the League and we want to ask real questions. You know, informing. But WNBA doesn’t want that.
That is why not a “reporter” or “journalist” has asked Brittney Griner what he said on May 23. They want to continue obtaining media credentials. The League has sent the strong and clear message: cover the wnba how we want it to cover it, or it will not be invited back.
Indiana’s fever guard, Caitlin Clark (22), reacts after scoring a triple against Atlanta’s dream guard, Rhyne Howard (10) on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, during a game between Indiana’s fever and Atlanta’s dream in Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Grace Smith / Indiestar / USA Today Network through IMAGN images)
What hides the WNBA?
Companies, organizations and governments that have nothing to hide the welcome reporters. Why wouldn’t they? Transparency generates trust. And if there is nothing to hide, there is no reason not to be transparent. Maybe WNBA is not hiding anything. But denying media access to an important news organization raises doubts about whether it is completely transparent.
Take a look at an example of last season. Christine Brennan, one of the most progressive liberals in sports media, was criticized for simply asking Dijonai Carrington about making Caitlin Clark in the eyes. It was a perfectly reasonable question, and one that needed to be made. However, the WNBA players association issued a statement asking the League to revoke the credentials of the Brennan media. Cubanos as we want, or do not come to our birthday party!
But the fact that WNBA does not allow us to enter its games does not mean that we will stop asking. And we are certainly not going to give up our journalistic duties just because any other “reporter” that covers the league is willing to do so.
