Overview

• The WNBA’s probe, launched May 18 after reports of racist slurs during a third-quarter confrontation between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark, concluded May 27 with no evidence found.
• Investigators reviewed statements from fans, team and arena staff along with audio and video recordings from Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
• Both Reese and Clark endorsed the league’s inquiry despite neither having heard racial remarks during the game.
• The league reaffirmed its No Space for Hate initiative and pledged to enforce its fan code of conduct going forward.
• Fever fans and critics have faulted the WNBA’s handling of the case and are demanding that the league issue a formal apology.