Gay Players in the WNBA? Here’s 44 on the 2025 Roster

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Atlanta Dream Gay Players

Brittney Griner

Jordin Canada

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" data-medium-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/jordin-canada-GettyImages-2174294310.jpg?fit=640%2C427" data-large-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/jordin-canada-GettyImages-2174294310.jpg?fit=1200%2C800" height="800" width="1200" src="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/jordin-canada-GettyImages-2174294310.jpg?resize=1200%2C800" alt="NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 24: Jordin Canada #3 of the Atlanta Dream dribbles during the second half against the New York Liberty in Game Two of Round One of the WNBA Playoffs at Barclays Center on September 24, 2024 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Liberty won 91-82. Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)" class="wp-image-636404" srcset="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/jordin-canada-GettyImages-2174294310.jpg?w=3000 3000w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/jordin-canada-GettyImages-2174294310.jpg?w=640 640w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/jordin-canada-GettyImages-2174294310.jpg?w=768 768w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/jordin-canada-GettyImages-2174294310.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/jordin-canada-GettyImages-2174294310.jpg?w=1536 1536w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/jordin-canada-GettyImages-2174294310.jpg?w=2048 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px"/> (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Chicago Sky Gay Players

Sevgi Uzun

<img loading="lazy" data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="636473" data-permalink="https://www.autostraddle.com/every-gay-player-in-the-wnba/golden-state-valkyries-v-phoenix-mercury-5/" data-orig-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sevgi-uzun-GettyImages-2214779395.jpg?fit=2633%2C3950" data-orig-size="2633,3950" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.8","credit":"Getty Images","camera":"Canon EOS R3","caption":"PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 11: Sevgi Uzun #10 of the Phoenix Mercury dribbles the ball during the second quarter against the Golden State Valkyries at PHX Arena on May 11, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Aryanna Frank/Getty Images)","created_timestamp":"1746977903","copyright":"2025 Aryanna Frank","focal_length":"164","iso":"2500","shutter_speed":"0.000625","title":"Golden State Valkyries v Phoenix Mercury","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Golden State Valkyries v Phoenix Mercury" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" PHOENIX, ARIZONA – MAY 11: Sevgi Uzun #10 of the Phoenix Mercury dribbles the ball during the second quarter against the Golden State Valkyries at PHX Arena on May 11, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Aryanna Frank/Getty Images)

" data-medium-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sevgi-uzun-GettyImages-2214779395.jpg?fit=427%2C640" data-large-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sevgi-uzun-GettyImages-2214779395.jpg?fit=600%2C900" height="900" width="600" src="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sevgi-uzun-GettyImages-2214779395.jpg?resize=600%2C900" alt="PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 11: Sevgi Uzun #10 of the Phoenix Mercury dribbles the ball during the second quarter against the Golden State Valkyries at PHX Arena on May 11, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona." class="wp-image-636473" srcset="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sevgi-uzun-GettyImages-2214779395.jpg?w=2633 2633w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sevgi-uzun-GettyImages-2214779395.jpg?w=427 427w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sevgi-uzun-GettyImages-2214779395.jpg?w=768 768w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sevgi-uzun-GettyImages-2214779395.jpg?w=600 600w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sevgi-uzun-GettyImages-2214779395.jpg?w=1024 1024w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sevgi-uzun-GettyImages-2214779395.jpg?w=1365 1365w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sevgi-uzun-GettyImages-2214779395.jpg?w=2000 2000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"/> (Photo by Aryanna Frank/Getty Images)

Courtney Vandersloot

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" data-medium-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/courtney-GettyImages-2213231231_8d727d.jpg?fit=427%2C640" data-large-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/courtney-GettyImages-2213231231_8d727d.jpg?fit=600%2C900" height="900" width="600" src="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/courtney-GettyImages-2213231231_8d727d.jpg?resize=600%2C900" alt="CHICAGO, IL - MAY 06: Courtney Vandersloot #22 of the Chicago Sky brings the ball up court during the first half against the Minnesota Lynx on May 6, 2025 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)" class="wp-image-636406" srcset="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/courtney-GettyImages-2213231231_8d727d.jpg?w=2304 2304w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/courtney-GettyImages-2213231231_8d727d.jpg?w=427 427w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/courtney-GettyImages-2213231231_8d727d.jpg?w=768 768w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/courtney-GettyImages-2213231231_8d727d.jpg?w=600 600w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/courtney-GettyImages-2213231231_8d727d.jpg?w=1024 1024w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/courtney-GettyImages-2213231231_8d727d.jpg?w=1365 1365w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/courtney-GettyImages-2213231231_8d727d.jpg?w=2000 2000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"/> (Photo by Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Maddy Westbeld

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" data-medium-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/maddy-westbeld-GettyImages-2213589060.jpg?fit=640%2C427" data-large-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/maddy-westbeld-GettyImages-2213589060.jpg?fit=1200%2C800" height="800" width="1200" src="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/maddy-westbeld-GettyImages-2213589060.jpg?resize=1200%2C800" alt="" class="wp-image-637093" srcset="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/maddy-westbeld-GettyImages-2213589060.jpg?w=6000 6000w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/maddy-westbeld-GettyImages-2213589060.jpg?w=640 640w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/maddy-westbeld-GettyImages-2213589060.jpg?w=768 768w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/maddy-westbeld-GettyImages-2213589060.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/maddy-westbeld-GettyImages-2213589060.jpg?w=1536 1536w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/maddy-westbeld-GettyImages-2213589060.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/maddy-westbeld-GettyImages-2213589060.jpg?w=3000 3000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px"/> (Photo by Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images)

Connecticut Sun Gay Players

Saniya Rivers

<img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="638951" data-permalink="https://www.autostraddle.com/every-gay-player-in-the-wnba/connecticut-sun-v-seattle-storm-3/" data-orig-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/saniya-rivers-GettyImages-2224832304.jpg?fit=3858%2C2572" data-orig-size="3858,2572" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.8","credit":"Getty Images","camera":"Canon EOS R1","caption":"SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 11: Saniya Rivers #22 of the Connecticut Sun controls the ball during the game against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on July 11, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Storm won 79-65. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)","created_timestamp":"1752266963","copyright":"2025 Alika Jenner","focal_length":"300","iso":"1600","shutter_speed":"0.000625","title":"Connecticut Sun v Seattle Storm","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Connecticut Sun v Seattle Storm" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 11: Saniya Rivers #22 of the Connecticut Sun controls the ball during the game against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on July 11, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Storm won 79-65. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

" data-medium-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/saniya-rivers-GettyImages-2224832304.jpg?fit=640%2C427" data-large-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/saniya-rivers-GettyImages-2224832304.jpg?fit=1200%2C800" height="800" width="1200" src="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/saniya-rivers-GettyImages-2224832304.jpg?resize=1200%2C800" alt="" class="wp-image-638951" srcset="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/saniya-rivers-GettyImages-2224832304.jpg?w=3858 3858w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/saniya-rivers-GettyImages-2224832304.jpg?w=640 640w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/saniya-rivers-GettyImages-2224832304.jpg?w=768 768w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/saniya-rivers-GettyImages-2224832304.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/saniya-rivers-GettyImages-2224832304.jpg?w=1536 1536w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/saniya-rivers-GettyImages-2224832304.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/saniya-rivers-GettyImages-2224832304.jpg?w=3000 3000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px"/> (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Marina Mabrey

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" data-medium-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/marina-mabrey-GettyImages-2218170214.jpg?fit=502%2C640" data-large-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/marina-mabrey-GettyImages-2218170214.jpg?fit=706%2C900" height="900" width="706" src="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/marina-mabrey-GettyImages-2218170214.jpg?w=706&resize=706%2C900" alt="NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 01: Marina Mabrey #3 of the Connecticut Sun reacts in the first half against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center on June 01, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)" class="wp-image-663790" srcset="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/marina-mabrey-GettyImages-2218170214.jpg?w=2867 2867w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/marina-mabrey-GettyImages-2218170214.jpg?w=502 502w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/marina-mabrey-GettyImages-2218170214.jpg?w=768 768w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/marina-mabrey-GettyImages-2218170214.jpg?w=706 706w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/marina-mabrey-GettyImages-2218170214.jpg?w=1204 1204w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/marina-mabrey-GettyImages-2218170214.jpg?w=1606 1606w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/marina-mabrey-GettyImages-2218170214.jpg?w=2000 2000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px"/> (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Dallas Wings Gay Players

Arike Ogunbowale

Aziaha James

Golden State Valkyries Gay Players

Veronica Burton

Indiana Fever Gay Players

Natasha Howard

<img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="636461" data-permalink="https://www.autostraddle.com/every-gay-player-in-the-wnba/brazil-national-team-v-indiana-fever/" data-orig-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/natasha-howard-GettyImages-2214030506.jpg?fit=2644%2C3600" data-orig-size="2644,3600" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"Getty Images","camera":"","caption":"IOWA CITY, IOWA- MAY 4: Forward Natasha Howard #6 of the Indiana Fever brings the ball down the court during the first half against the Brazil National Team, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 4, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)","created_timestamp":"1746369997","copyright":"2025 Getty Images","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"Brazil National Team v Indiana Fever","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Brazil National Team v Indiana Fever" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" IOWA CITY, IOWA- MAY 4: Forward Natasha Howard #6 of the Indiana Fever brings the ball down the court during the first half against the Brazil National Team, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 4, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)

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Sydney Colson

<img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="636467" data-permalink="https://www.autostraddle.com/every-gay-player-in-the-wnba/brazil-national-team-v-indiana-fever-2/" data-orig-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sydney-colson-GettyImages-2214030537.jpg?fit=2946%2C3600" data-orig-size="2946,3600" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"Getty Images","camera":"","caption":"IOWA CITY, IOWA- MAY 4: Guard Sydney Colson #51 of the Indiana Fever brings the ball down the court during the first half against the Brazil National Team, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 4, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)","created_timestamp":"1746370445","copyright":"2025 Getty Images","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"Brazil National Team v Indiana Fever","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Brazil National Team v Indiana Fever" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" IOWA CITY, IOWA- MAY 4: Guard Sydney Colson #51 of the Indiana Fever brings the ball down the court during the first half against the Brazil National Team, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 4, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)

" data-medium-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sydney-colson-GettyImages-2214030537.jpg?fit=524%2C640" data-large-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sydney-colson-GettyImages-2214030537.jpg?fit=737%2C900" height="900" width="737" src="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sydney-colson-GettyImages-2214030537.jpg?resize=737%2C900" alt="This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is sydney-colson-GettyImages-2214030537.jpg IOWA CITY, IOWA- MAY 4: Guard Sydney Colson #51 of the Indiana Fever brings the ball down the court during the first half against the Brazil National Team, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 4, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa. " class="wp-image-636467" srcset="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sydney-colson-GettyImages-2214030537.jpg?w=2946 2946w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sydney-colson-GettyImages-2214030537.jpg?w=524 524w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sydney-colson-GettyImages-2214030537.jpg?w=768 768w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sydney-colson-GettyImages-2214030537.jpg?w=737 737w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sydney-colson-GettyImages-2214030537.jpg?w=1257 1257w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sydney-colson-GettyImages-2214030537.jpg?w=1676 1676w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sydney-colson-GettyImages-2214030537.jpg?w=2000 2000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px"/> (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)

Las Vegas Aces Gay Players

Chelsea Gray

<img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="636476" data-permalink="https://www.autostraddle.com/every-gay-player-in-the-wnba/dallas-wings-v-las-vegas-aces-2/" data-orig-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/chelsea-gray-GettyImages-2213268887.jpg?fit=4369%2C2913" data-orig-size="4369,2913" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.8","credit":"Getty Images","camera":"Canon EOS R5","caption":"SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - MAY 02: Chelsea Gray #12 and Crystal Bradford #8 of the Las Vegas Aces react against the Dallas Wings during the preseason game at Purcell Pavilion on May 02, 2025 in South Bend, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)","created_timestamp":"1746218058","copyright":"2025 Getty Images","focal_length":"224","iso":"3200","shutter_speed":"0.0008","title":"Dallas Wings v Las Vegas Aces","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Dallas Wings v Las Vegas Aces" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – MAY 02: Chelsea Gray #12 and Crystal Bradford #8 of the Las Vegas Aces react against the Dallas Wings during the preseason game at Purcell Pavilion on May 02, 2025 in South Bend, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

" data-medium-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/chelsea-gray-GettyImages-2213268887.jpg?fit=640%2C427" data-large-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/chelsea-gray-GettyImages-2213268887.jpg?fit=1200%2C800" height="800" width="1200" src="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/chelsea-gray-GettyImages-2213268887.jpg?resize=1200%2C800" alt="" class="wp-image-636476" srcset="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/chelsea-gray-GettyImages-2213268887.jpg?w=4369 4369w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/chelsea-gray-GettyImages-2213268887.jpg?w=640 640w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/chelsea-gray-GettyImages-2213268887.jpg?w=768 768w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/chelsea-gray-GettyImages-2213268887.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/chelsea-gray-GettyImages-2213268887.jpg?w=1536 1536w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/chelsea-gray-GettyImages-2213268887.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/chelsea-gray-GettyImages-2213268887.jpg?w=3000 3000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px"/> (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Jewell Loyd

<img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="636477" data-permalink="https://www.autostraddle.com/every-gay-player-in-the-wnba/las-vegas-aces-open-practice/" data-orig-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/jewell-lloyd-GettyImages-2212473905.jpg?fit=3051%2C4037" data-orig-size="3051,4037" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.8","credit":"Getty Images","camera":"Canon EOS R1","caption":"HENDERSON, NEVADA - APRIL 27: Jewell Loyd #24 of the Las Vegas Aces practices during the team's first day of training camp at Las Vegas Aces Headquarters on April 27, 2025 in Henderson, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)","created_timestamp":"1745760020","copyright":"2025 Getty Images","focal_length":"200","iso":"6400","shutter_speed":"0.000625","title":"Las Vegas Aces Open Practice","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Las Vegas Aces Open Practice" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" HENDERSON, NEVADA – APRIL 27: Jewell Loyd #24 of the Las Vegas Aces practices during the team’s first day of training camp at Las Vegas Aces Headquarters on April 27, 2025 in Henderson, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

" data-medium-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/jewell-lloyd-GettyImages-2212473905.jpg?fit=484%2C640" data-large-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/jewell-lloyd-GettyImages-2212473905.jpg?fit=680%2C900" height="900" width="680" src="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/jewell-lloyd-GettyImages-2212473905.jpg?resize=680%2C900" alt="HENDERSON, NEVADA - APRIL 27: Jewell Loyd #24 of the Las Vegas Aces practices during the team's first day of training camp at Las Vegas Aces Headquarters on April 27, 2025 in Henderson, Nevada. " class="wp-image-636477" srcset="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/jewell-lloyd-GettyImages-2212473905.jpg?w=3051 3051w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/jewell-lloyd-GettyImages-2212473905.jpg?w=484 484w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/jewell-lloyd-GettyImages-2212473905.jpg?w=768 768w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/jewell-lloyd-GettyImages-2212473905.jpg?w=680 680w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/jewell-lloyd-GettyImages-2212473905.jpg?w=1161 1161w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/jewell-lloyd-GettyImages-2212473905.jpg?w=1548 1548w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/jewell-lloyd-GettyImages-2212473905.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/jewell-lloyd-GettyImages-2212473905.jpg?w=3000 3000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px"/> (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Kierstan Bell

<img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="636478" data-permalink="https://www.autostraddle.com/every-gay-player-in-the-wnba/dallas-wings-v-las-vegas-aces-3/" data-orig-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/kierstan-bell-GettyImages-2173248506.jpg?fit=4029%2C5372" data-orig-size="4029,5372" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.8","credit":"Getty Images","camera":"ILCE-1","caption":"LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 19: Kierstan Bell #1 of the Las Vegas Aces drives against the Dallas Wings in the second quarter at Michelob ULTRA Arena on September 19, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Louis Grasse/Getty Images)","created_timestamp":"1726774404","copyright":"2024 Louis Grasse","focal_length":"112","iso":"3200","shutter_speed":"0.001","title":"Dallas Wings v Las Vegas Aces","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Dallas Wings v Las Vegas Aces" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 19: Kierstan Bell #1 of the Las Vegas Aces drives against the Dallas Wings in the second quarter at Michelob ULTRA Arena on September 19, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Louis Grasse/Getty Images)

" data-medium-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/kierstan-bell-GettyImages-2173248506.jpg?fit=480%2C640" data-large-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/kierstan-bell-GettyImages-2173248506.jpg?fit=675%2C900" height="900" width="675" src="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/kierstan-bell-GettyImages-2173248506.jpg?resize=675%2C900" alt="LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 19: Kierstan Bell #1 of the Las Vegas Aces drives against the Dallas Wings in the second quarter at Michelob ULTRA Arena on September 19, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada" class="wp-image-636478" srcset="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/kierstan-bell-GettyImages-2173248506.jpg?w=4029 4029w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/kierstan-bell-GettyImages-2173248506.jpg?w=480 480w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/kierstan-bell-GettyImages-2173248506.jpg?w=768 768w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/kierstan-bell-GettyImages-2173248506.jpg?w=675 675w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/kierstan-bell-GettyImages-2173248506.jpg?w=1152 1152w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/kierstan-bell-GettyImages-2173248506.jpg?w=1536 1536w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/kierstan-bell-GettyImages-2173248506.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/kierstan-bell-GettyImages-2173248506.jpg?w=3000 3000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px"/> (Photo by Louis Grasse/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Sparks Gay Players

Emma Cannon

<img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="636475" data-permalink="https://www.autostraddle.com/every-gay-player-in-the-wnba/los-angeles-sparks-v-golden-state-valkyries-3/" data-orig-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213936371.jpg?fit=4800%2C3472" data-orig-size="4800,3472" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.8","credit":"Getty Images","camera":"ILCE-1","caption":"SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 06: Emma Cannon #32 of the Los Angeles Sparks shoots over Laeticia Amihere #3 of the Golden State Valkyries in the second half of a WNBA basket ball game at Chase Center on May 06, 2025 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)","created_timestamp":"1746563469","copyright":"2025 Thearon W. Henderson","focal_length":"70","iso":"2000","shutter_speed":"0.0008","title":"Los Angeles Sparks v Golden State Valkyries","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Los Angeles Sparks v Golden State Valkyries" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – MAY 06: Emma Cannon #32 of the Los Angeles Sparks shoots over Laeticia Amihere #3 of the Golden State Valkyries in the second half of a WNBA basket ball game at Chase Center on May 06, 2025 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

" data-medium-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213936371.jpg?fit=640%2C463" data-large-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213936371.jpg?fit=1200%2C868" height="868" width="1200" src="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213936371.jpg?resize=1200%2C868" alt="SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 06: Emma Cannon #32 of the Los Angeles Sparks shoots over Laeticia Amihere #3 of the Golden State Valkyries in the second half of a WNBA basket ball game at Chase Center on May 06, 2025 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement." class="wp-image-636475" srcset="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213936371.jpg?w=4800 4800w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213936371.jpg?w=640 640w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213936371.jpg?w=768 768w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213936371.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213936371.jpg?w=1536 1536w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213936371.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213936371.jpg?w=3000 3000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px"/> (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Julie Allemand

<img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="636484" data-permalink="https://www.autostraddle.com/every-gay-player-in-the-wnba/valencia-basket-v-fenerbahce-opet-euroleague-women-third-place-game/" data-orig-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/julie-GettyImages-2210373660.jpg?fit=4000%2C2667" data-orig-size="4000,2667" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.8","credit":"Getty Images","camera":"NIKON Z 8","caption":"ZARAGOZA, SPAIN - APRIL 13: Julie Allemand #22 of Fenerbahce Opet in action during Euroleague Women Third Place Game match between Valencia Basket and Fenerbahce Opet at Pabellon Principe Felipe on April 13, 2025 in Zaragoza, Spain. (Photo by Borja B. Hojas/Getty Images)","created_timestamp":"1744563794","copyright":"2025 Getty Images","focal_length":"200","iso":"1250","shutter_speed":"0.0008","title":"Valencia Basket v Fenerbahce Opet - Euroleague Women Third Place Game","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Valencia Basket v Fenerbahce Opet – Euroleague Women Third Place Game" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" ZARAGOZA, SPAIN – APRIL 13: Julie Allemand #22 of Fenerbahce Opet in action during Euroleague Women Third Place Game match between Valencia Basket and Fenerbahce Opet at Pabellon Principe Felipe on April 13, 2025 in Zaragoza, Spain. (Photo by Borja B. Hojas/Getty Images)

" data-medium-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/julie-GettyImages-2210373660.jpg?fit=640%2C427" data-large-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/julie-GettyImages-2210373660.jpg?fit=1200%2C800" height="800" width="1200" src="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/julie-GettyImages-2210373660.jpg?resize=1200%2C800" alt="" class="wp-image-636484" srcset="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/julie-GettyImages-2210373660.jpg?w=4000 4000w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/julie-GettyImages-2210373660.jpg?w=640 640w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/julie-GettyImages-2210373660.jpg?w=768 768w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/julie-GettyImages-2210373660.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/julie-GettyImages-2210373660.jpg?w=1536 1536w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/julie-GettyImages-2210373660.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/julie-GettyImages-2210373660.jpg?w=3000 3000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px"/> (Photo by Borja B. Hojas/Getty Images)

Minnesota Lynx Gay Players

Courtney Williams

<img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="636400" data-permalink="https://www.autostraddle.com/every-gay-player-in-the-wnba/minnesota-lynx-v-chicago-sky/" data-orig-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213994471.jpg?fit=2757%2C4136" data-orig-size="2757,4136" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.8","credit":"Getty Images","camera":"NIKON Z 9","caption":"CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 06: Courtney Williams #10 of the Minnesota Lynx dribbles the ball against the Chicago Sky during the second half of a preseason game at Wintrust Arena on May 06, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Daniel Bartel/Getty Images)","created_timestamp":"1746558830","copyright":"2025 Daniel Bartel","focal_length":"100","iso":"1600","shutter_speed":"0.0008","title":"Minnesota Lynx v Chicago Sky","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Minnesota Lynx v Chicago Sky" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" (Photo by Daniel Bartel/Getty Images)

" data-medium-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213994471.jpg?fit=427%2C640" data-large-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213994471.jpg?fit=600%2C900" height="900" width="600" src="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213994471.jpg?w=600&resize=600%2C900" alt="CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 06: Courtney Williams #10 of the Minnesota Lynx dribbles the ball against the Chicago Sky during the second half of a preseason game at Wintrust Arena on May 06, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Daniel Bartel/Getty Images)" class="wp-image-636400" srcset="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213994471.jpg?w=2757 2757w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213994471.jpg?w=427 427w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213994471.jpg?w=768 768w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213994471.jpg?w=600 600w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213994471.jpg?w=1024 1024w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213994471.jpg?w=1365 1365w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213994471.jpg?w=2000 2000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"/> (Photo by Daniel Bartel/Getty Images)

Kayla McBride

<img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="636474" data-permalink="https://www.autostraddle.com/every-gay-player-in-the-wnba/connecticut-sun-v-minnesota-lynx-game-five-2/" data-orig-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2177513874.jpg?fit=5776%2C3850" data-orig-size="5776,3850" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.8","credit":"Getty Images","camera":"Canon EOS R3","caption":"MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 08: Kayla McBride #21 of the Minnesota Lynx celebrates her basket against the Connecticut Sun in the first quarter of Game Five of the Semi-Finals during the WNBA Playoffs at Target Center on October 08, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)","created_timestamp":"1728415100","copyright":"2024 Getty Images","focal_length":"216","iso":"4000","shutter_speed":"0.000625","title":"Connecticut Sun v Minnesota Lynx - Game Five","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Connecticut Sun v Minnesota Lynx – Game Five" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – OCTOBER 08: Kayla McBride #21 of the Minnesota Lynx celebrates her basket against the Connecticut Sun in the first quarter of Game Five of the Semi-Finals during the WNBA Playoffs at Target Center on October 08, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

" data-medium-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2177513874.jpg?fit=640%2C427" data-large-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2177513874.jpg?fit=1200%2C800" height="800" width="1200" src="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2177513874.jpg?resize=1200%2C800" alt="MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 08: Kayla McBride #21 of the Minnesota Lynx celebrates her basket against the Connecticut Sun in the first quarter of Game Five of the Semi-Finals during the WNBA Playoffs at Target Center on October 08, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. " class="wp-image-636474" srcset="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2177513874.jpg?w=5776 5776w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2177513874.jpg?w=640 640w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2177513874.jpg?w=768 768w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2177513874.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2177513874.jpg?w=1536 1536w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2177513874.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2177513874.jpg?w=3000 3000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px"/> (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Natisha Hiedeman

<img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="636493" data-permalink="https://www.autostraddle.com/every-gay-player-in-the-wnba/minnesota-lynx-v-chicago-sky-2/" data-orig-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/natisha-hiedeman-GettyImages-2213994513.jpg?fit=3176%2C3970" data-orig-size="3176,3970" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.8","credit":"Getty Images","camera":"NIKON Z 9","caption":"CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 06: Natisha Hiedeman #2 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots the ball against the Chicago Sky during the second half of a preseason game at Wintrust Arena on May 06, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Daniel Bartel/Getty Images)","created_timestamp":"1746559213","copyright":"2025 Daniel Bartel","focal_length":"150","iso":"1600","shutter_speed":"0.0008","title":"Minnesota Lynx v Chicago Sky","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Minnesota Lynx v Chicago Sky" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MAY 06: Natisha Hiedeman #2 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots the ball against the Chicago Sky during the second half of a preseason game at Wintrust Arena on May 06, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Daniel Bartel/Getty Images)

" data-medium-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/natisha-hiedeman-GettyImages-2213994513.jpg?fit=512%2C640" data-large-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/natisha-hiedeman-GettyImages-2213994513.jpg?fit=720%2C900" height="900" width="720" src="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/natisha-hiedeman-GettyImages-2213994513.jpg?resize=720%2C900" alt=" CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 06: Natisha Hiedeman #2 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots the ball against the Chicago Sky during the second half of a preseason game at Wintrust Arena on May 06, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois" class="wp-image-636493" srcset="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/natisha-hiedeman-GettyImages-2213994513.jpg?w=3176 3176w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/natisha-hiedeman-GettyImages-2213994513.jpg?w=512 512w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/natisha-hiedeman-GettyImages-2213994513.jpg?w=768 768w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/natisha-hiedeman-GettyImages-2213994513.jpg?w=720 720w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/natisha-hiedeman-GettyImages-2213994513.jpg?w=1229 1229w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/natisha-hiedeman-GettyImages-2213994513.jpg?w=1638 1638w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/natisha-hiedeman-GettyImages-2213994513.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/natisha-hiedeman-GettyImages-2213994513.jpg?w=3000 3000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px"/> (Photo by Daniel Bartel/Getty Images)

Dijonai Carrington

Jaylyn Sherrod

New York Liberty Gay Players

Breanna Stewart

<img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="636469" data-permalink="https://www.autostraddle.com/every-gay-player-in-the-wnba/toyota-antelopes-v-new-york-liberty-3/" data-orig-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/breanna-stewar-GettyImages-2214248214.jpg?fit=5000%2C3332" data-orig-size="5000,3332" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.8","credit":"Getty Images","camera":"ILCE-9","caption":"EUGENE, OREGON - MAY 12: Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty reacts after the preseason win over the Toyota Antelopes at Matthew Knight Arena on May 12, 2025 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)","created_timestamp":"1747083337","copyright":"2025 Getty Images","focal_length":"35","iso":"6400","shutter_speed":"0.0005","title":"Toyota Antelopes v New York Liberty","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Toyota Antelopes v New York Liberty" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" EUGENE, OREGON – MAY 12: Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty reacts after the preseason win over the Toyota Antelopes at Matthew Knight Arena on May 12, 2025 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)

" data-medium-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/breanna-stewar-GettyImages-2214248214.jpg?fit=640%2C426" data-large-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/breanna-stewar-GettyImages-2214248214.jpg?fit=1200%2C800" height="800" width="1200" src="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/breanna-stewar-GettyImages-2214248214.jpg?resize=1200%2C800" alt="EUGENE, OREGON - MAY 12: Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty reacts after the preseason win over the Toyota Antelopes at Matthew Knight Arena on May 12, 2025 in Eugene, Oregon. " class="wp-image-636469" srcset="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/breanna-stewar-GettyImages-2214248214.jpg?w=5000 5000w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/breanna-stewar-GettyImages-2214248214.jpg?w=640 640w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/breanna-stewar-GettyImages-2214248214.jpg?w=768 768w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/breanna-stewar-GettyImages-2214248214.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/breanna-stewar-GettyImages-2214248214.jpg?w=1536 1536w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/breanna-stewar-GettyImages-2214248214.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/breanna-stewar-GettyImages-2214248214.jpg?w=3000 3000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px"/> (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)

Isabelle Harrison

<img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="636527" data-permalink="https://www.autostraddle.com/every-gay-player-in-the-wnba/toyota-antelopes-v-new-york-liberty-5/" data-orig-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/issabelle-harrison-GettyImages-2214242986.jpg?fit=5000%2C3332" data-orig-size="5000,3332" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.8","credit":"Getty Images","camera":"ILCE-1","caption":"EUGENE, OREGON - MAY 12: Isabelle Harrison #21 of the New York Liberty reacts after making a basket during the second half of the WNBA preseason game against the Toyota Antelopes at Matthew Knight Arena on May 12, 2025 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)","created_timestamp":"1747081362","copyright":"2025 Getty Images","focal_length":"300","iso":"6400","shutter_speed":"0.000625","title":"Toyota Antelopes v New York Liberty","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Toyota Antelopes v New York Liberty" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" EUGENE, OREGON – MAY 12: Isabelle Harrison #21 of the New York Liberty reacts after making a basket during the second half of the WNBA preseason game against the Toyota Antelopes at Matthew Knight Arena on May 12, 2025 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)

" data-medium-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/issabelle-harrison-GettyImages-2214242986.jpg?fit=640%2C426" data-large-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/issabelle-harrison-GettyImages-2214242986.jpg?fit=1200%2C800" height="800" width="1200" src="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/issabelle-harrison-GettyImages-2214242986.jpg?resize=1200%2C800" alt="" class="wp-image-636527" srcset="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/issabelle-harrison-GettyImages-2214242986.jpg?w=5000 5000w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/issabelle-harrison-GettyImages-2214242986.jpg?w=640 640w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/issabelle-harrison-GettyImages-2214242986.jpg?w=768 768w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/issabelle-harrison-GettyImages-2214242986.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/issabelle-harrison-GettyImages-2214242986.jpg?w=1536 1536w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/issabelle-harrison-GettyImages-2214242986.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/issabelle-harrison-GettyImages-2214242986.jpg?w=3000 3000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px"/> (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)

Jonquel Jones

<img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="636464" data-permalink="https://www.autostraddle.com/every-gay-player-in-the-wnba/toyota-antelopes-v-new-york-liberty-2/" data-orig-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2214243046.jpg?fit=5000%2C3332" data-orig-size="5000,3332" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.8","credit":"Getty Images","camera":"ILCE-1","caption":"EUGENE, OREGON - MAY 12: Jonquel Jones #35 of the New York Liberty reacts during the first half of the WNBA preseason game against the Toyota Antelopes at Matthew Knight Arena on May 12, 2025 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)","created_timestamp":"1747078442","copyright":"2025 Getty Images","focal_length":"300","iso":"6400","shutter_speed":"0.000625","title":"Toyota Antelopes v New York Liberty","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Toyota Antelopes v New York Liberty" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" EUGENE, OREGON – MAY 12: Jonquel Jones #35 of the New York Liberty reacts during the first half of the WNBA preseason game against the Toyota Antelopes at Matthew Knight Arena on May 12, 2025 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)

" data-medium-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2214243046.jpg?fit=640%2C426" data-large-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2214243046.jpg?fit=1200%2C800" height="800" width="1200" src="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2214243046.jpg?resize=1200%2C800" alt="EUGENE, OREGON - MAY 12: Jonquel Jones #35 of the New York Liberty reacts during the first half of the WNBA preseason game against the Toyota Antelopes at Matthew Knight Arena on May 12, 2025 in Eugene, Oregon." class="wp-image-636464" srcset="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2214243046.jpg?w=5000 5000w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2214243046.jpg?w=640 640w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2214243046.jpg?w=768 768w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2214243046.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2214243046.jpg?w=1536 1536w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2214243046.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2214243046.jpg?w=3000 3000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px"/> (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)

Marine Johannes

<img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="636969" data-permalink="https://www.autostraddle.com/every-gay-player-in-the-wnba/new-york-liberty-v-chicago-sky/" data-orig-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/marine-johannes-GettyImages-2216720326.jpg?fit=3327%2C2218" data-orig-size="3327,2218" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.8","credit":"Getty Images","camera":"Canon EOS R1","caption":"CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 22: Marine Johannes #23 of the New York Liberty looks on against the Chicago Sky during the first half at Wintrust Arena on May 22, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)","created_timestamp":"1747947096","copyright":"2025 Getty Images","focal_length":"200","iso":"3200","shutter_speed":"0.000625","title":"New York Liberty v Chicago Sky","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="New York Liberty v Chicago Sky" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MAY 22: Marine Johannes #23 of the New York Liberty looks on against the Chicago Sky during the first half at Wintrust Arena on May 22, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

" data-medium-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/marine-johannes-GettyImages-2216720326.jpg?fit=640%2C427" data-large-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/marine-johannes-GettyImages-2216720326.jpg?fit=1200%2C800" height="800" width="1200" src="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/marine-johannes-GettyImages-2216720326.jpg?resize=1200%2C800" alt="" class="wp-image-636969" srcset="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/marine-johannes-GettyImages-2216720326.jpg?w=3327 3327w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/marine-johannes-GettyImages-2216720326.jpg?w=640 640w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/marine-johannes-GettyImages-2216720326.jpg?w=768 768w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/marine-johannes-GettyImages-2216720326.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/marine-johannes-GettyImages-2216720326.jpg?w=1536 1536w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/marine-johannes-GettyImages-2216720326.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/marine-johannes-GettyImages-2216720326.jpg?w=3000 3000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px"/> (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Leonie Fiebich

<img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="636974" data-permalink="https://www.autostraddle.com/every-gay-player-in-the-wnba/golden-state-valkyries-v-new-york-liberty/" data-orig-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/leonie-fiebich-GettyImages-2217568940.jpg?fit=2713%2C4059" data-orig-size="2713,4059" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.8","credit":"Getty Images","camera":"Canon EOS R1","caption":"NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 27: Leonie Fiebich #13 of the New York Liberty takes the ball in the first half against the Golden State Valkyries at Barclays Center on May 27, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The New York Liberty defeated the Golden State Valkyries 95-67. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)","created_timestamp":"1748378579","copyright":"2025 Getty Images","focal_length":"233","iso":"4000","shutter_speed":"0.0005","title":"Golden State Valkyries v New York Liberty","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Golden State Valkyries v New York Liberty" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 27: Leonie Fiebich #13 of the New York Liberty takes the ball in the first half against the Golden State Valkyries at Barclays Center on May 27, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The New York Liberty defeated the Golden State Valkyries 95-67. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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Natasha Cloud

<img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="636470" data-permalink="https://www.autostraddle.com/every-gay-player-in-the-wnba/toyota-antelopes-v-new-york-liberty-4/" data-orig-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/natasha-cloud-GettyImages-2214243184.jpg?fit=5000%2C3332" data-orig-size="5000,3332" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.8","credit":"Getty Images","camera":"ILCE-1","caption":"EUGENE, OREGON - MAY 12: Natasha Cloud #9 of the New York Liberty looks to pass the ball during the first half of the WNBA preseason game against the Toyota Antelopes at Matthew Knight Arena on May 12, 2025 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)","created_timestamp":"1747076995","copyright":"2025 Getty Images","focal_length":"300","iso":"6400","shutter_speed":"0.0005","title":"Toyota Antelopes v New York Liberty","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Toyota Antelopes v New York Liberty" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" EUGENE, OREGON – MAY 12: Natasha Cloud #9 of the New York Liberty looks to pass the ball during the first half of the WNBA preseason game against the Toyota Antelopes at Matthew Knight Arena on May 12, 2025 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)

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Phoenix Mercury Gay Players

DeWanna Bonner

<img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="638947" data-permalink="https://www.autostraddle.com/every-gay-player-in-the-wnba/minnesota-lynx-v-phoenix-mercury/" data-orig-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dewanna-bonner-GettyImages-2224673943.jpg?fit=4410%2C2940" data-orig-size="4410,2940" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.8","credit":"Getty Images","camera":"Canon EOS R3","caption":"PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 09: DeWanna Bonner #14 reacts after Alyssa Thomas #25 of the Phoenix Mercury scored a basket during the second half against the Minnesota Lynx at PHX Arena on July 09, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)","created_timestamp":"1752070533","copyright":"2025 Chris Coduto","focal_length":"300","iso":"4000","shutter_speed":"0.0004","title":"Minnesota Lynx v Phoenix Mercury","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Minnesota Lynx v Phoenix Mercury" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" PHOENIX, ARIZONA – JULY 09: DeWanna Bonner #14 reacts after Alyssa Thomas #25 of the Phoenix Mercury scored a basket during the second half against the Minnesota Lynx at PHX Arena on July 09, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

" data-medium-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dewanna-bonner-GettyImages-2224673943.jpg?fit=640%2C427" data-large-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dewanna-bonner-GettyImages-2224673943.jpg?fit=1200%2C800" height="800" width="1200" src="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dewanna-bonner-GettyImages-2224673943.jpg?resize=1200%2C800" alt="" class="wp-image-638947" srcset="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dewanna-bonner-GettyImages-2224673943.jpg?w=4410 4410w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dewanna-bonner-GettyImages-2224673943.jpg?w=640 640w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dewanna-bonner-GettyImages-2224673943.jpg?w=768 768w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dewanna-bonner-GettyImages-2224673943.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dewanna-bonner-GettyImages-2224673943.jpg?w=1536 1536w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dewanna-bonner-GettyImages-2224673943.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dewanna-bonner-GettyImages-2224673943.jpg?w=3000 3000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px"/> (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

Alyssa Thomas

<img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="636463" data-permalink="https://www.autostraddle.com/every-gay-player-in-the-wnba/golden-state-valkyries-v-phoenix-mercury-2/" data-orig-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/mercury-GettyImages-2214597456.jpg?fit=3519%2C5278" data-orig-size="3519,5278" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.8","credit":"Getty Images","camera":"Canon EOS R3","caption":"PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 11: Alyssa Thomas #25 of the Phoenix Mercury dribbles the ball while Veronica Burton #22 of the Golden State Valkyries attempts to block her during the second quarter at PHX Arena on May 11, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Aryanna Frank/Getty Images)","created_timestamp":"1746978606","copyright":"2025 Aryanna Frank","focal_length":"127","iso":"2500","shutter_speed":"0.000625","title":"Golden State Valkyries v Phoenix Mercury","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Golden State Valkyries v Phoenix Mercury" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" PHOENIX, ARIZONA – MAY 11: Alyssa Thomas #25 of the Phoenix Mercury dribbles the ball while Veronica Burton #22 of the Golden State Valkyries attempts to block her during the second quarter at PHX Arena on May 11, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Aryanna Frank/Getty Images)

" data-medium-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/mercury-GettyImages-2214597456.jpg?fit=427%2C640" data-large-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/mercury-GettyImages-2214597456.jpg?fit=600%2C900" height="900" width="600" src="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/mercury-GettyImages-2214597456.jpg?resize=600%2C900" alt="PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 11: Alyssa Thomas #25 of the Phoenix Mercury dribbles the ball while Veronica Burton #22 of the Golden State Valkyries attempts to block her during the second quarter at PHX Arena on May 11, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona" class="wp-image-636463" srcset="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/mercury-GettyImages-2214597456.jpg?w=3519 3519w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/mercury-GettyImages-2214597456.jpg?w=427 427w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/mercury-GettyImages-2214597456.jpg?w=768 768w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/mercury-GettyImages-2214597456.jpg?w=600 600w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/mercury-GettyImages-2214597456.jpg?w=1024 1024w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/mercury-GettyImages-2214597456.jpg?w=1365 1365w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/mercury-GettyImages-2214597456.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/mercury-GettyImages-2214597456.jpg?w=3000 3000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"/> (Photo by Aryanna Frank/Getty Images)

Kahleah Copper

<img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="636468" data-permalink="https://www.autostraddle.com/every-gay-player-in-the-wnba/phoenix-mercury-v-las-vegas-aces/" data-orig-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213959918.jpg?fit=4327%2C6490" data-orig-size="4327,6490" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.8","credit":"Getty Images","camera":"ILCE-7M4","caption":"LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 06: Kahleak Copper #2 of the Phoenix Mercury looks on in the third quarter of a preseason game against the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob ULTRA Arena on May 06, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Louis Grasse/Getty Images)","created_timestamp":"1746558340","copyright":"2025 Louis Grasse","focal_length":"106","iso":"3200","shutter_speed":"0.000625","title":"Phoenix Mercury v Las Vegas Aces","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Phoenix Mercury v Las Vegas Aces" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MAY 06: Kahleak Copper #2 of the Phoenix Mercury looks on in the third quarter of a preseason game against the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob ULTRA Arena on May 06, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Louis Grasse/Getty Images)

" data-medium-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213959918.jpg?fit=427%2C640" data-large-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213959918.jpg?fit=600%2C900" height="900" width="600" src="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213959918.jpg?resize=600%2C900" alt="LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 06: Kahleak Copper #2 of the Phoenix Mercury looks on in the third quarter of a preseason game against the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob ULTRA Arena on May 06, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada" class="wp-image-636468" srcset="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213959918.jpg?w=4327 4327w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213959918.jpg?w=427 427w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213959918.jpg?w=768 768w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213959918.jpg?w=600 600w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213959918.jpg?w=1024 1024w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213959918.jpg?w=1365 1365w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213959918.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2213959918.jpg?w=3000 3000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"/> (Photo by Louis Grasse/Getty Images)

Natasha Mack

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" data-medium-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/natasha-mack-GettyImages-2214782547.jpg?fit=427%2C640" data-large-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/natasha-mack-GettyImages-2214782547.jpg?fit=600%2C900" height="900" width="600" src="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/natasha-mack-GettyImages-2214782547.jpg?resize=600%2C900" alt="PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 11: Natasha Mack#10 of the Phoenix Mercury looks to pass the ball during the first quarter against the Golden State Valkyries at PHX Arena on May 11, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. " class="wp-image-636471" srcset="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/natasha-mack-GettyImages-2214782547.jpg?w=2760 2760w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/natasha-mack-GettyImages-2214782547.jpg?w=427 427w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/natasha-mack-GettyImages-2214782547.jpg?w=768 768w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/natasha-mack-GettyImages-2214782547.jpg?w=600 600w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/natasha-mack-GettyImages-2214782547.jpg?w=1024 1024w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/natasha-mack-GettyImages-2214782547.jpg?w=1365 1365w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/natasha-mack-GettyImages-2214782547.jpg?w=2000 2000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"/> (Photo by Aryanna Frank/Getty Images)

Sami Whitcomb

<img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="636472" data-permalink="https://www.autostraddle.com/every-gay-player-in-the-wnba/golden-state-valkyries-v-phoenix-mercury-4/" data-orig-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sami-whitcomb-GettyImages-2214777186.jpg?fit=2608%2C3912" data-orig-size="2608,3912" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.8","credit":"Getty Images","camera":"Canon EOS R3","caption":"PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 11: Sami Whitcomb #33 of the Phoenix Mercury looks up to the scoreboard during the second quarter against the Golden State Valkyries at PHX Arena on May 11, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Aryanna Frank/Getty Images)","created_timestamp":"1746978800","copyright":"2025 Aryanna Frank","focal_length":"300","iso":"2500","shutter_speed":"0.000625","title":"Golden State Valkyries v Phoenix Mercury","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Golden State Valkyries v Phoenix Mercury" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" PHOENIX, ARIZONA – MAY 11: Sami Whitcomb #33 of the Phoenix Mercury looks up to the scoreboard during the second quarter against the Golden State Valkyries at PHX Arena on May 11, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Aryanna Frank/Getty Images)

" data-medium-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sami-whitcomb-GettyImages-2214777186.jpg?fit=427%2C640" data-large-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sami-whitcomb-GettyImages-2214777186.jpg?fit=600%2C900" height="900" width="600" src="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sami-whitcomb-GettyImages-2214777186.jpg?resize=600%2C900" alt="PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 11: Sami Whitcomb #33 of the Phoenix Mercury looks up to the scoreboard during the second quarter against the Golden State Valkyries at PHX Arena on May 11, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. " class="wp-image-636472" srcset="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sami-whitcomb-GettyImages-2214777186.jpg?w=2608 2608w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sami-whitcomb-GettyImages-2214777186.jpg?w=427 427w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sami-whitcomb-GettyImages-2214777186.jpg?w=768 768w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sami-whitcomb-GettyImages-2214777186.jpg?w=600 600w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sami-whitcomb-GettyImages-2214777186.jpg?w=1024 1024w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sami-whitcomb-GettyImages-2214777186.jpg?w=1365 1365w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sami-whitcomb-GettyImages-2214777186.jpg?w=2000 2000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"/> (Photo by Aryanna Frank/Getty Images)

Seattle Storm Gay Players

Brittney Sykes

<img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="636462" data-permalink="https://www.autostraddle.com/every-gay-player-in-the-wnba/washington-mystics-v-indiana-fever-3/" data-orig-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/mystics-GettyImages-2212664808_bd79d7.jpg?fit=4200%2C2800" data-orig-size="4200,2800" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.8","credit":"Getty Images","camera":"Canon EOS R3","caption":"INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MAY 3: Brittney Sykes #20 of the Washington Mystics dribbles past Kelsey Mitchell #0 of the Indiana Fever during the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 3, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)","created_timestamp":"1746276756","copyright":"2025 Getty Images","focal_length":"84","iso":"3200","shutter_speed":"0.0008","title":"Washington Mystics v Indiana Fever","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Washington Mystics v Indiana Fever" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 3: Brittney Sykes #20 of the Washington Mystics dribbles past Kelsey Mitchell #0 of the Indiana Fever during the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 3, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)

" data-medium-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/mystics-GettyImages-2212664808_bd79d7.jpg?fit=640%2C427" data-large-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/mystics-GettyImages-2212664808_bd79d7.jpg?fit=1200%2C800" height="800" width="1200" src="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/mystics-GettyImages-2212664808_bd79d7.jpg?resize=1200%2C800" alt="NDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MAY 3: Brittney Sykes #20 of the Washington Mystics dribbles past Kelsey Mitchell #0 of the Indiana Fever during the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 3, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. N" class="wp-image-636462" srcset="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/mystics-GettyImages-2212664808_bd79d7.jpg?w=4200 4200w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/mystics-GettyImages-2212664808_bd79d7.jpg?w=640 640w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/mystics-GettyImages-2212664808_bd79d7.jpg?w=768 768w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/mystics-GettyImages-2212664808_bd79d7.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/mystics-GettyImages-2212664808_bd79d7.jpg?w=1536 1536w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/mystics-GettyImages-2212664808_bd79d7.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/mystics-GettyImages-2212664808_bd79d7.jpg?w=3000 3000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px"/> (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)

Erica Wheeler

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Gabby Williams

<img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="636971" data-permalink="https://www.autostraddle.com/every-gay-player-in-the-wnba/seattle-storm-v-dallas-wings/" data-orig-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/gabby-williams-GettyImages-2216160444.jpg?fit=6730%2C4285" data-orig-size="6730,4285" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.8","credit":"Getty Images","camera":"Canon EOS R5m2","caption":"ARLINGTON, TEXAS - MAY 19: Gabby Williams #5 of the Seattle Storm shoots the ball against the Dallas Wings during the second half at College Park Center on May 19, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)","created_timestamp":"1747688494","copyright":"2025 Getty Images","focal_length":"85","iso":"3200","shutter_speed":"0.0004","title":"Seattle Storm v Dallas Wings","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Seattle Storm v Dallas Wings" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" ARLINGTON, TEXAS – MAY 19: Gabby Williams #5 of the Seattle Storm shoots the ball against the Dallas Wings during the second half at College Park Center on May 19, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

" data-medium-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/gabby-williams-GettyImages-2216160444.jpg?fit=640%2C407" data-large-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/gabby-williams-GettyImages-2216160444.jpg?fit=1200%2C764" height="764" width="1200" src="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/gabby-williams-GettyImages-2216160444.jpg?resize=1200%2C764" alt="ARLINGTON, TEXAS - MAY 19: Gabby Williams #5 of the Seattle Storm shoots the ball against the Dallas Wings during the second half at College Park Center on May 19, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement." class="wp-image-636971" srcset="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/gabby-williams-GettyImages-2216160444.jpg?w=6730 6730w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/gabby-williams-GettyImages-2216160444.jpg?w=640 640w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/gabby-williams-GettyImages-2216160444.jpg?w=768 768w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/gabby-williams-GettyImages-2216160444.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/gabby-williams-GettyImages-2216160444.jpg?w=1536 1536w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/gabby-williams-GettyImages-2216160444.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/gabby-williams-GettyImages-2216160444.jpg?w=3000 3000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px"/> (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Washington Mystics Gay Players

Emily Engstler

<img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="636494" data-permalink="https://www.autostraddle.com/every-gay-player-in-the-wnba/atlanta-dream-v-washington-mystics/" data-orig-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/emily-engstler-GettyImages-2215594814.jpg?fit=3886%2C2591" data-orig-size="3886,2591" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"4","credit":"Getty Images","camera":"NIKON D5","caption":"WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 16: Emily Engstler #21 of the Washington Mystics runs onto the court during player introductions before the game against the Atlanta Dream at Carefirst Arena on May 16, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Mystics defeated the Drea 94-90. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)","created_timestamp":"1747423755","copyright":"2025 Hannah Foslien","focal_length":"58","iso":"6400","shutter_speed":"0.001","title":"Atlanta Dream v Washington Mystics","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Atlanta Dream v Washington Mystics" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 16: Emily Engstler #21 of the Washington Mystics runs onto the court during player introductions before the game against the Atlanta Dream at Carefirst Arena on May 16, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Mystics defeated the Drea 94-90. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

" data-medium-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/emily-engstler-GettyImages-2215594814.jpg?fit=640%2C427" data-large-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/emily-engstler-GettyImages-2215594814.jpg?fit=1200%2C800" height="800" width="1200" src="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/emily-engstler-GettyImages-2215594814.jpg?resize=1200%2C800" alt="WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 16: Emily Engstler #21 of the Washington Mystics runs onto the court during player introductions before the game against the Atlanta Dream at Carefirst Arena on May 16, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Mystics defeated the Drea 94-90. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)" class="wp-image-636494" srcset="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/emily-engstler-GettyImages-2215594814.jpg?w=3886 3886w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/emily-engstler-GettyImages-2215594814.jpg?w=640 640w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/emily-engstler-GettyImages-2215594814.jpg?w=768 768w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/emily-engstler-GettyImages-2215594814.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/emily-engstler-GettyImages-2215594814.jpg?w=1536 1536w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/emily-engstler-GettyImages-2215594814.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/emily-engstler-GettyImages-2215594814.jpg?w=3000 3000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px"/> (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Stefanie Dolson

<img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="636495" data-permalink="https://www.autostraddle.com/every-gay-player-in-the-wnba/indiana-fever-v-washington-mystics/" data-orig-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/stefanie-dolson-GettyImages-2173968848.jpg?fit=4423%2C2929" data-orig-size="4423,2929" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.8","credit":"Getty Images","camera":"NIKON Z 9","caption":"WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 19: Stefanie Dolson #31 of the Washington Mystics celebrates during the game against the Indiana Fever at Capital One Arena on September 19, 2024 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)","created_timestamp":"1726776401","copyright":"2024 Getty Images","focal_length":"135","iso":"2500","shutter_speed":"0.001","title":"Indiana Fever v Washington Mystics","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Indiana Fever v Washington Mystics" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

" data-medium-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/stefanie-dolson-GettyImages-2173968848.jpg?fit=640%2C424" data-large-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/stefanie-dolson-GettyImages-2173968848.jpg?fit=1200%2C795" height="795" width="1200" src="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/stefanie-dolson-GettyImages-2173968848.jpg?resize=1200%2C795" alt="WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 19: Stefanie Dolson #31 of the Washington Mystics celebrates during the game against the Indiana Fever at Capital One Arena on September 19, 2024 in Washington, DC" class="wp-image-636495" srcset="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/stefanie-dolson-GettyImages-2173968848.jpg?w=4423 4423w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/stefanie-dolson-GettyImages-2173968848.jpg?w=640 640w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/stefanie-dolson-GettyImages-2173968848.jpg?w=768 768w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/stefanie-dolson-GettyImages-2173968848.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/stefanie-dolson-GettyImages-2173968848.jpg?w=1536 1536w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/stefanie-dolson-GettyImages-2173968848.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/stefanie-dolson-GettyImages-2173968848.jpg?w=3000 3000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px"/> (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Sug Sutton

<img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="636496" data-permalink="https://www.autostraddle.com/every-gay-player-in-the-wnba/wnba-may-18-washington-mystics-at-connecticut-sun/" data-orig-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sug-sutton-GettyImages-2215451262.jpg?fit=4488%2C2993" data-orig-size="4488,2993" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"4","credit":"Icon Sportswire via Getty Images","camera":"NIKON D5","caption":"UNCASVILLE, CT - MAY 18: Washington Mystics guard Sug Sutton (1) looks on during a WNBA game between the Washington Mystics and the Connecticut Sun on May 18, 2025, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. (Photo by Erica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)","created_timestamp":"1747574810","copyright":"\u00a9Icon Sportswire All Rights Reserved","focal_length":"400","iso":"5000","shutter_speed":"0.001","title":"WNBA: MAY 18 Washington Mystics at Connecticut Sun","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="WNBA: MAY 18 Washington Mystics at Connecticut Sun" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" UNCASVILLE, CT – MAY 18: Washington Mystics guard Sug Sutton (1) looks on during a WNBA game between the Washington Mystics and the Connecticut Sun on May 18, 2025, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. (Photo by Erica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

" data-medium-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sug-sutton-GettyImages-2215451262.jpg?fit=640%2C427" data-large-file="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sug-sutton-GettyImages-2215451262.jpg?fit=1200%2C800" height="800" width="1200" src="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sug-sutton-GettyImages-2215451262.jpg?resize=1200%2C800" alt="" class="wp-image-636496" srcset="https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sug-sutton-GettyImages-2215451262.jpg?w=4488 4488w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sug-sutton-GettyImages-2215451262.jpg?w=640 640w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sug-sutton-GettyImages-2215451262.jpg?w=768 768w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sug-sutton-GettyImages-2215451262.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sug-sutton-GettyImages-2215451262.jpg?w=1536 1536w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sug-sutton-GettyImages-2215451262.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sug-sutton-GettyImages-2215451262.jpg?w=3000 3000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px"/> (Photo by Erica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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