Overview

• Monday’s overtime defeat to the Golden State Valkyries prompted Plum to complain that she drew repeated hard fouls but was awarded only six free throws despite playing 40 minutes.
• Speaking at Crypto.com Arena, she used explicit language to condemn officials for overlooking what she called “ticky-tack” fouls that left her with visible scratches.
• Her postgame remarks have reignited scrutiny of foul-call consistency and led outlets like OutKick to suggest she was implying racial bias in officiating.
• The debate builds on earlier WNBA controversies over refereeing standards, including incidents involving Brittney Griner’s comments and calls against Caitlin Clark.
• OutKick has also claimed the league has blackballed its reporters from coverage, underscoring ongoing tensions over transparency in officiating.