Indiana Fever Coach Stephanie White Responds to Congressional Letter Regarding Caitlin Clark

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White did not directly address a letter sent by 11 Republican members of Congress to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, which expressed concerns about the treatment of player Caitlin Clark. The letter mentioned incidents of 'physical hostility' and suggested that such treatment may be racially motivated. White referred to a statement released by the Fever, which clarified that neither the organization nor Clark had any interaction with the congressional group and emphasized their commitment to player safety. The Fever's statement noted that they were unaware of the letter and reiterated their focus on issues they can control. Clark was ruled out for a game against the Phoenix Mercury, despite her previous performance indicating she was physically fit. The Fever's decision not to play her against the Mercury follows a previous incident where Clark was injured during a game against the same team, leading to a suspension for the opposing player involved.