Dear WNBA media, please stop telling fans to stick to basketball when the drama is what sells

OutKick reporter Dan Zaksheske argues that the WNBA’s appeal extends beyond the action on the court. He points to the 2026 Finals, the rivalry between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, and players’ public controversies as storylines that draw attention. Zaksheske criticizes calls for media coverage to focus only on basketball, saying the league’s surrounding drama is part of what engages fans.