Nike Announces Termination Of Contract With Brittney Griner After “Strong Backlash” From Online Community: “We Need More Athletes Like Riley Gaines And Less Woke Brittney Griner!”

Real News: Nike’s Partnership with Brittney Griner Remains Intact Amid Online Rumors

In August 2024, rumors circulated on social media claiming that Nike had terminated its contract with WNBA star Brittney Griner due to online backlash. However, these claims were debunked by Griner’s spokesperson, Calder Hynes, who confirmed that the partnership between Nike and Griner remained active. Hynes stated that the posts were false and emphasized that Griner continued to be associated with Nike. Additionally, Griner was featured in a Nike commercial released on August 11, 2024, celebrating the USA women’s basketball team’s gold medal victory at the Paris 2024 Olympics.