Overview
- League accounts posted a Sunday graphic on X to promote a national doubleheader without featuring Caitlin Clark, drawing swift criticism from fans and media figures.
- Indiana beat Seattle 89-78 the same night, with Clark posting 21 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds on 9-for-9 free throws to reach a WNBA-record 12th game with at least 20 points and 10 assists.
- A video of Clark in a heated sideline exchange with Fever coaches, including assistant Briann January, spread online as analyst Rachael DeMita called such moments routine in pro sports.
- Indiana moved to 2-2 as coach Stephanie White continued to tweak rotations, with Sophie Cunningham adding 17 points off the bench and earning new attention as her podcast received award nominations.
- Commentary escalated the debate over Clark’s profile, with Colin Cowherd pressing for playoff success and Jason Whitlock blasting the promo choice, a dispute underscored by recent Fever TV audiences reported at about 2.49 million.