Indiana Fever Face Serious Accusations After Firing Male Staffer For S3xual Harassment
This is not the end of this awful situation.
Brianna Turner dropped a serious allegation against her former team this week. The Las Vegas Aces forward said the Indiana Fever told players to stay quiet after a male staff member was fired for sexual harassment last season.
Turner made the comments in a social media thread while discussing the ongoing trans women in sports situation. She argued that problems like sexism and harassment matter more than other debates currently dominating headlines.
Indiana Fever Faces Allegation From Former Player
Stephanie White and some Indiana Fever players. Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
Turner played for the Fever during the 2025 season before signing with the Aces. In her post, she wrote:
“An issue that has caused problems though? Last year on my WNBA team a male staff member was fired for sexual harassment, but we were encouraged to keep quiet about it. That is an issue. Sexism, misogyny, homophobia, and racism are all issues.”
She contrasted that experience with the attention given to transgender athletes. Turner noted that in her eight WNBA seasons only one openly trans player had competed and “caused zero problems.” The remarks came shortly after comments from former teammate Sophie Cunningham about protecting young girls in locker rooms and sports.
The Fever responded with an official statement on Thursday.
“Protecting our players and employees and maintaining a respectful, professional workplace is our top priority,” the Fever said. “Our policy is to take concerns seriously, investigate thoroughly, and act promptly when appropriate to protect the people in our organization and ensure everyone is treated with professionalism and respect. Fostering trust and safety in that process means we do not comment on personnel matters involving former employees.”
Indiana Fever Statement Stresses Player Safety Priority
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) points at Phoenix Mercury forward-guard DeWanna Bonner (24) as an argument broke out between the two players on Monday, June 22, 2026, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Phoenix Mercury, 86-77.
It remains unclear whether a formal police report was ever filed in connection with the alleged incident. Turner did not provide further details about the staffer or the exact circumstances of the firing. Her comments have already sparked discussion across WNBA circles about workplace culture and how organizations handle sensitive internal matters.
Turner earned All-Defensive First Team honors in 2020 and 2021 during her earlier years with the Phoenix Mercury. She spent one season in Indiana before moving to Las Vegas on a one-year deal. The Caitlin Clark suspension talk and other Fever storylines have kept the franchise in the spotlight this season.
The team’s response focused on its general policies rather than addressing Turner’s specific claim.
