Attempting to make sense of the nonsensical WNBA schedule snafu: MoneyCall
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Welcome to MoneyCall, The Athletic’s weekly sports business cheat sheet. Today, we delve into the peculiar WNBA scheduling snafu that has left fans questioning. The finals matinee, specifically Game 6 at 12:30 p.m. ET, has raised eyebrows and questions about the league's decision-making. My colleague Annie Costabile reports that the Dream team owners claimed it wasn't their fault, but the reality is that blame lies with various parties, including the league, teams, and even the NBA itself.
Brian Hamilton labeled it "inexcusably obtuse planning" and "a wildly crappy thing to do to the people who consume your product." With strong national interest in the WNBA Finals and increased exposure, the league should be taking steps to promote the sport rather than scheduling games during less desirable times.
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