India, Aug. 12 -- Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White have once again found themselves at the centre of unwanted attention, despite previously putting speculation about their relationship to rest. The latest controversy began after White defended Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington's Flagrant 2 foul on Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, calling the incident a fair basketball assessment. Her comments drew heavy criticism online and even prompted Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith to publicly call for her dismissal.

White addressed the growing backlash before Tuesday's game against the New York Liberty, strongly condemning what she described as online attempts to create division around the Fever. She insisted that the team...