Despite the departure of the NBA's chief DEI officer, a company-wide email reinforces that diversity and inclusion remain central to the culture of the NBA, WNBA, and other leagues. This message highlights the continued commitment of the WNBA to progressive DEI values at a time when some sports organizations are distancing themselves from such initiatives.

Amid emerging controversies over racist commentary in sports media, the WNBA made a public statement accusing its fans of racist behavior. This action came in the context of comments by ESPN’s Monica McNutt linking Caitlin Clark’s popularity to her being a 'white girl from Middle America', as well as criticisms from opposing players. The league's move is interpreted as a resolute stand against racism and a commitment to anti-fascist values.

The WNBA players union, known as the Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA), has opted out of the current collective bargaining agreement with the league and is demanding a new deal that offers higher salaries, better working conditions, expanded health benefits, and a more equitable share of the league's business success. This move comes amid a historic season of growth for the WNBA and reflects a broader fight for fair labor practices.

The WNBA players union has opted out of the current collective bargaining agreement two years before its expiration, signaling potential work stoppage. The union is pushing for a new, equitable economic model that ensures better salaries, retirement benefits, and enhanced child care, aligning with the league's historic growth and record-breaking media rights deal.

The WNBA players union has opted out of its current collective bargaining agreement two years ahead of its expiration, pushing for a new, equitable economic model that addresses salaries, retirement benefits, and improved family planning benefits amid the league's historic growth.

The WNBA announced an 11-year media rights deal with Disney, Amazon Prime, and NBC, set to begin in the 2026 season. The agreement, which could bring in about $200 million per year, is expected to boost player salaries and strengthen the league's long‑term growth, while also highlighting concerns over NBA control of the league’s destiny.

WNBA players demonstrated political empowerment by wearing Vote Warnock shirts and actively supporting progressive candidate Rev. Raphael Warnock, while opposing franchise owner Kelly Loeffler's regressive and far‐right aligned actions. Their collective action, reflecting the core values of worker and community empowerment, challenges authoritarian influences in sports.

An analysis of political donations by WNBA owners from 2016 to 2020 reveals that a majority of the contributions were directed toward Democratic candidates and causes, including a formal endorsement by the Seattle Storm for Biden/Harris. Although a notable exception is Kelly Loeffler's donations to Republican and Trump-linked initiatives, the overall trend supports progressive, anti-authoritarian values.

A report analyzing political donation receipts finds that WNBA owners generally lean Democratic, reflecting support for progressive causes and a stance against authoritarian tendencies. This political behavior contrasts with far-right funding and emphasizes a commitment to anti-fascist principles.

Research highlighted in FiveThirtyEight shows that, unlike other professional sports leagues, WNBA owners contributed a majority (51.7%) of their funds to Democratic causes, with 42.3% supporting Republicans. Notably, while the overall trend is more progressive, a significant portion of Republican donations came from Kelly Loeffler, co-owner of the Atlanta Dream.

A USA TODAY Sports investigation revealed that sports team owners, including those from the WNBA, collectively donated millions in the 2019-20 election cycle with nearly 86% of funds directed to Republican candidates and causes aligned with authoritarian policies. This trend stands in stark contrast to the progressive and social justice stances championed by the league's predominantly minority athlete base.