Brianna Turner reveals Indiana Fever fired employee for sexual harassment
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 11:36 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Brianna Turner indicated on social media that her former team, the Indiana Fever, dismissed a male employee last season for sexual harassment. Now playing for the Las Vegas Aces, Turner asserted that Fever players were discouraged from discussing the incident. The Fever issued a statement emphasizing their commitment to a respectful workplace, without directly addressing Turner's claims. Her comments related to a broader discussion on transgender athletes in women's sports, sparked by her and former teammate Sophia Cunningham's recent remarks.
- •Brianna Turner played for the Indiana Fever last season.
- •She now plays for the Las Vegas Aces.
- •Turner says players were told to stay silent on the firing.
- •The Fever guaranteed a respectful workplace in their statement.
- •Comments come amid a debate on transgender athletes.
- 1:08 AMESPN — Turner: Fever fired male employee for harassment
- 11:36 PMYahoo Sports — Brianna Turner: Fever fired a male employee for sexual harassment, players encouraged to keep quiet
"Brianna Turner said on social media that her former team, the Indiana Fever, fired a male employee last season for sexual harassment. Turner, who was with Indiana last season but now plays for the Las Vegas Aces, also said Fever players were encouraged not to discuss the firing. The Fever put out a statement Thursday that didn't directly address Turner's comments.
"Brianna Turner said on social media that her former team, the Indiana Fever, fired a male employee last season for sexual harassment.
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External links- ESPNJul 24, 2026, 1:08 AMTurner: Fever fired male employee for harassment
Brianna Turner said on social media that her former team, the Indiana Fever, fired a male employee last season for sexual harassment.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 11:36 PMBrianna Turner: Fever fired a male employee for sexual harassment, players encouraged to keep quiet
Brianna Turner said on social media that her former team, the Indiana Fever, fired a male employee last season for sexual harassment. Turner, who was with Indiana last season but now plays for the Las Vegas Aces, also said Fever players were encouraged not to discuss the firing. The Fever put out a statement Thursday that didn't directly address Turner's comments.
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