Key facts
- A WNBA writer claims the Indiana Fever banned him.
- The writer alleges the ban is due to his coverage of Caitlin Clark's injury.
- Caitlin Clark and coach Stephanie White had a sideline altercation.
- Player Sophie Cunningham stated the team is playing "soft" and needs to be tougher.
- The Indiana Fever have a 4-4 record and struggle defensively.
A WNBA writer has come forward alleging that he has been banned by the Indiana Fever organization. The writer claims the ban is a direct result of his reporting on Caitlin Clark's recent scratch from a game. This incident suggests that the coverage surrounding Clark's injury may have led to more significant consequences than initially understood.
Meanwhile, Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham expressed frustration with the team's recent performance, stating they are playing "soft" and lack toughness. This comes after back-to-back losses on the West Coast, including a 100-84 defeat to the Portland Fire, and a viral sideline altercation between Caitlin Clark and head coach Stephanie White. Cunningham described a lengthy team meeting aimed at addressing these issues and improving team dynamics. All-Star guard Kelsey Mitchell also commented on the meeting and the incident, framing it as a part of team growth. The Fever, currently 4-4, boast the league's best offense but struggle defensively, allowing the second-most points per game. They will look to improve their record against Angel Reese's Atlanta Dream.