The WNBA is no stranger to drama, but when Liz Cambage speaks, the world listens—and this time, what she revealed could shake the foundation of the league’s most protected narratives.

In a bombshell revelation that’s lighting up social media and turning locker rooms ice-cold, Cambage claims Brittney Griner’s past isn’t as clean as the WNBA has made it seem. And according to her, the league has been covering it up for years.

In a newly released podcast interview, Cambage did not hold back. The former All-Star, known for both her dominance in the paint and her fearless attitude off the court, took direct aim at Brittney Griner—one of the league’s most iconic and controversial figures.

“She wasn’t just a player,” Cambage said. “She was a pawn. And the WNBA knew exactly what they were doing with her. They lied to us all.”

Cambage claims that during Griner’s high-profile return from Russia—a move that made international headlines in 2022—the WNBA orchestrated a media blitz that conveniently left out key details about Griner’s behavior behind the scenes. “She wasn’t some innocent hero. She was throwing teammates under the bus, making locker rooms toxic, and somehow getting away with it,” Cambage alleged.

The most shocking part? According to Cambage, Griner’s influence over league decisions went far deeper than anyone realized.

“She had the commissioner on speed dial,” Cambage stated. “She could bend rules, and no one would stop her. If any of us acted like that, we’d be out of the league. But not her. They protected her like she was made of gold.”

What triggered Cambage’s tell-all? Sources close to her say she’s grown increasingly frustrated watching the league spotlight Griner as a symbol of resilience and redemption—while players like herself have been sidelined for speaking up about double standards, unfair contracts, and toxic team politics.

To be clear, Griner’s return from Russian detention in a prisoner exchange was widely celebrated. But Cambage’s version paints a darker picture of what was happening behind the curtain. “She came back with an ego triple the size of her talent. And that’s saying something,” Cambage said.

Social media exploded within hours of the interview’s release. Fans are split: some are calling Cambage brave for exposing what they see as a two-faced league, while others accuse her of bitterness and jealousy. But many insiders are saying: where there’s smoke, there’s fire.

“She’s saying what a lot of players have whispered privately for years,” one former teammate who wished to remain anonymous said. “Griner’s a force on the court—but behind the scenes, it was chaos.”

The WNBA has yet to issue a formal statement in response to Cambage’s allegations, but insiders say the league’s PR team is scrambling. With the 2025 playoffs approaching, the last thing the WNBA needs is another scandal involving its most recognizable stars.

Cambage, meanwhile, doesn’t seem concerned about the fallout. She ended her podcast appearance with a clear warning: “I’ve got more. This isn’t the only secret they’ve been hiding. But it’s the one they’ll regret covering up.”

Whether you believe her or not, one thing is certain: the WNBA just got a wake-up call. And Brittney Griner may no longer be the untouchable icon the league once painted her to be.

Stay tuned—because this story is far from over.