MIAMI: Kyrie Irving has pledged $1.5 million to provide financial support to WNBA players who choose to sit out the season, the Brooklyn Nets star said on Monday (Tuesday in Manila). Irving said he had set up the program after talks with WNBA players Natasha Cloud and Jewell Loyd. Washington Mystics star Cloud was one of the first players to opt out of the season. “I have connected with several WNBA players who have decided to play and those who have decided not to play,” Irving said in a statement. “This platform was created to provide support for all WNBA players in hopes to relieve some of the financial strain imposed during these challenging times.

Source: Manila Times July 28, 2020 16:34 UTC