WNBA's Skip Bayless criticized for false report on Stephanie White's job status
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 4:36 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White is facing scrutiny after a heated exchange with star player Caitlin Clark during a 100-84 loss to the Portland Fire on Saturday. Following the incident, Skip Bayless spread a rumor about White's potential firing, which was quickly debunked by local reporters. Both Chloe Peterson and Alexa Philippou confirmed White remains in her position, stating the Fever front office has made no changes. White clarified that decisions regarding player minutes were routine game management. Indiana's record is currently 4-4, and they aim to improve before facing the Atlanta Dream this Thursday.
- •Indiana Fever lost 100-84 to the Portland Fire, dropping to 4-4.
- •Caitlin Clark faced foul trouble, only contributing 6 points in 22 minutes.
- •Skip Bayless faced backlash for spreading false rumors about White's firing.
- •Local reporters confirmed White is still head coach without any front office changes.
- •The Fever prepare to face the Atlanta Dream on Thursday.
- 4:36 AMYahoo Sports — ‘So Embarrassing’ — WNBA World Rips Skip Bayless for ‘Perpetuating Clickbait’ With Fake Stephanie White Firing Rumors
"The Indiana Fever dropped a 100-84 decision to the Portland Fire on Saturday night, bringing their record to 4-4. Caitlin Clark spent extended stretches battling severe foul trouble, racking up 5 fouls in 22 minutes of action.
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