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Fever make decision on head coach after failing to ‘defend’ Sophie Cunningham
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Key Points:
- The Indiana Fever have faced ongoing controversies during the 2026 season, with recent focus on a hard foul by Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington on Sophie Cunningham.
- Fever coach White stated she believed the foul was reckless but not intentional, emphasizing Carrington’s competitive nature and supporting the referee’s call.
- Public backlash ensued, with figures like Dave Portnoy criticizing White for not defending Cunningham more strongly and calling for her dismissal.
- Indiana Fever leadership publicly reaffirmed their support for White, praising her leadership and the team’s playoff positioning.
- White responded to criticism by emphasizing unity within the WNBA and standing firmly behind her players, rejecting divisive outside commentary.
