WNBA players from New York Liberty and Seattle Storm walked off the court during the national anthem on Saturday's season opener at the IMG Academy in Florida.
The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) started its 2020 virtual draft on Friday night by announcing its honorary picks which included Gianna 'Gigi' Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash in January.
Isiah Thomas has been named the new Team President and part time owner of the New York Liberty WNBA team. Thomas has been involved in off the court controversy involving women in a negative manner. Read why the WNBA may reject Thomas as an owner.