Diana Taurasi discusses WNBA officiating concerns during panel
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 7:46 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Diana Taurasi addressed ongoing officiating issues in the WNBA during a panel at the league's All-Star weekend on July 25. She emphasized the need to shift the narrative from officiating to highlighting players like Kelsey Mitchell and A'ja Wilson. Taurasi's comments, delivered in a lighthearted manner, marked a notable change from her previous criticisms. The WNBA has been under scrutiny for its officiating standards as it aims to reduce physicality in games. Monty McCutchen, head of officiating, acknowledged that refereeing is not perfect but stressed efforts to improve the environment for the game.
- •Diana Taurasi spoke at the WNBA All-Star weekend panel.
- •She encouraged focusing on players rather than officiating issues.
- •The league is trying to improve officiating amid rising scrutiny.
- •Monty McCutchen acknowledged the imperfections in refereeing.
- •Taurasi has a history of vocal criticism regarding referees.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Dumb, Selfish Thing To Say’ – WNBA World Blasts Diana Taurasi’s ‘Terrible Take’ on Officiating Standards
- 2:14 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Hasn’t Changed In 30 Years’ – WNBA Legend Diana Taurasi Makes Feelings Clear On Controversial Officiating
- 7:46 PMYahoo Sports — Diana Taurasi addresses WNBA referee controversy: 'Just get over it'
"WNBA legend Diana Taurasi gave a no-holds-barred response on Saturday when asked about how referees have been calling games. The three-time champ urged everyone heading into the All-Star Game to “just get over it,” emphasizing that the officiating “hasn’t changed in 30 years.
"Arguably, nobody knows more about how WNBA games are officiated than Diana Taurasi. With a record 20 seasons under her belt, the 2009 MVP has a unique perspective on the good, the bad, and everything in between on how referees call games.
"Diana Tauarasi has a surprising perspective on the state of WNBA officiating after her player career saw her clash at times with referees.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 11:00 AM‘Dumb, Selfish Thing To Say’ – WNBA World Blasts Diana Taurasi’s ‘Terrible Take’ on Officiating Standards
WNBA legend Diana Taurasi gave a no-holds-barred response on Saturday when asked about how referees have been calling games. The three-time champ urged everyone heading into the All-Star Game to “just get over it,” emphasizing that the officiating “hasn’t changed in 30 years.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 2:14 AM‘Hasn’t Changed In 30 Years’ – WNBA Legend Diana Taurasi Makes Feelings Clear On Controversial Officiating
Arguably, nobody knows more about how WNBA games are officiated than Diana Taurasi. With a record 20 seasons under her belt, the 2009 MVP has a unique perspective on the good, the bad, and everything in between on how referees call games.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 7:46 PMDiana Taurasi addresses WNBA referee controversy: 'Just get over it'
Diana Tauarasi has a surprising perspective on the state of WNBA officiating after her player career saw her clash at times with referees.
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