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BOUNCE: How the WNBA’s ‘glass closet’ cracked in Sacramento

Published September 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM PDT
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A Golden State Valkyries fan holds up a sign that reads “Every Night is Pride Night in Ballhalla” on June 2, 2026.
Maya Goldberg-Safir
A Golden State Valkyries fan holds up a sign that reads “Every Night is Pride Night in Ballhalla” on June 2, 2026.

The WNBA has a reputation for embracing LGBTQ+ players and fans… but that wasn’t always the case. Today, the history behind the WNBA’s “glass closet era.” But first, we hear a theory on why the Golden State Valkyries have had such a successful second season.

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