Fever Bar Writer Scott Agness Over Caitlin Clark Injury Reporting

Key Points:

• Veteran Indianapolis basketball reporter Scott Agness had his Indiana Fever credentials revoked after reporting that Caitlin Clark’s late scratch from a May 20 game was part of a strategic management plan and that Clark was not seriously injured.
• Agness stood by his reporting despite the Fever's demand for a retraction, later updating his story to include coach Stephanie White’s denial of strategic management, while Clark herself later cited personal confidence in her decision not to play.
• The Fever cited Agness for spreading “inaccurate and unsubstantiated information,” but have not engaged in a formal reinstatement process despite Agness’s requests and explanations.
• The Professional Basketball Writers Association (PBWA) WNBA Chapter strongly condemned the revocation of Agness’s credentials, emphasizing that restricting reporters for their coverage harms public interest and reflects poorly on the team and league.
• This is not Agness’s first credential revocation by Pacers Sports & Entertainment; his Pacers credentials were barred in 2024 over a disputed parking incident, and he has faced ongoing strained relations with the organization.