Indiana Fever Faces Scrutiny Over Allegations by Former Player

The Indiana Fever has been scrutinized following allegations by former player Brianna Turner. She claimed that a male staff member was fired over sexual harassment allegations during her tenure with the team. Turner’s comments came in response to statements by Sophie Cunningham on trans athletes.

Turner, who played for the Fever in 2025 and is now with the Las Vegas Aces, shared the accusations on X. This was after Cunningham, defending women’s sports for biological females, spoke on ESPN. During the 2025 WNBA Playoffs, Turner faced the Las Vegas Aces, where she played a prominent role as the Indiana Fever’s #11. (Image source: NBAE via Getty Images)

Cunningham expressed a desire to “protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn’t have to go against biological men.” The White House supported Cunningham’s stance on defending women’s sports.

Turner strongly opposed Cunningham’s views, asserting that organizations like the Fever are a more significant threat than trans athletes. She alleged that the team dismissed a male staff member over sexual harassment but advised players not to discuss the situation publicly. Describing trans inclusion as vital, Turner cited former WNBA player Layshia Clarendon, who identifies as transgender, noting they’ve “caused zero problems.”

Turner compared the dismissed staff member’s alleged behavior to broader issues like sexism, misogyny, homophobia, and racism. (Image source: NBAE via Getty Images) She emphasized these issues as critical concerns.

The Indiana Fever later issued a statement addressing Turner’s accusations. “Protecting our players and employees and maintaining a respectful, professional workplace is our top priority,” the Fever stated. They highlighted their commitment to taking concerns seriously, conducting thorough investigations, and acting swiftly to ensure professionalism and respect.

The statement concluded by emphasizing the team’s focus on trust and safety, noting a policy against commenting on matters involving former employees. As of now, the WNBA has not commented or announced any investigation into Turner’s claims.

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