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Loeffler's letter says she "adamantly oppose[s]" the movement, believing the goals to end systemic racism will result in violence and destruction of property.

Loeffler stood firm on her comments this week, saying "no one has asked politics to come into sports." And the WNBA is understandably upset.

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Eighty percent of the league is Black. Players and executives alike are pressuring Loeffler to sell her stake in the team, which she's owned since 2011. The WNBPA, former player Sheryl Swoopes, and current players like Sydney Colson and the Dream's own Renee Montgomery have all voiced their displeasure with Loeffler.

Last month, Loeffler said protestors in Atlanta displayed "mob rule," and the list of people opposing her continues to grow. Mystics guard Natasha Cloud and Liberty guard Layshia Clarendon made media appearances explaining why they want Loeffler out. WNBPA executive director Terri Jackson says the union will meet with Engelbert to discuss Loeffler's role in the league.

"This is not about a disagreement," Jackson said. "What we have right now is a situation which reasonable minds could agree that there is just no room for divisive language."

Over a two-week span in late February and early March, Loeffler sold $18.7 million in Intercontinental Exchange stock. The company operates global exchanges for financial and commodity markets. Its stock price dropped nearly 29 percent in the month after Loeffler initially sold her stake.

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Loeffler also sold shares in retail stores, like Ross, T.J. Maxx and Lulelemon. Concurrently, she bought shares in telecommuting software company Citrix, and Dupont, which produces critical protective gear to reduce virus spread.

The moves led to accusations of insider trading, though Loeffler and her husband Jeff Sprecher have denied those claims.

Her latest statements have stirred up controversy in an even more distressing way. And many voices within the WNBA have made it clear they won't support her.