Has Caitlin Clark become unmanageable by the Fever Front Office?

June 9, 2026

By Alberta Parish 

As a former die-hard fan of Caitlin Clark who once really admired her, I have to say that Clark has become a major problem in her organization. Her on-court antics have recently come under fire in the media, as she has shown a consistent lack of leadership whether she's scoring the ball, or sitting on the bench during huddles. 

Recently, Clark came under fire for her sideline altercation with her coach, Stephanie White. Just weeks prior, Clark was also seen having a moment with assistant coach Briann January while Clark appeared visibly upset with her. However, this was not their only sideline spat. During the 2025 season, while Clark sat out the season due to injuries, she was seen on the sidelines with Sophie Cunningham as they appeared annoyed with January for asking them to sit down. 

Briann January, a former defensive juggernaut and WNBA champion with the Indiana Fever, was trying to keep the team from getting a technical foul. That is her job. This raised flags among a lot of fans. But during that time, there was no ESPN story talking about it. The press mainly ignored a lot of Clark's antics. That is, until now. 

Clark, once hailed as the savior of the WNBA, has recently been called out by members of the press including Dan Dakich, who has close ties to insiders within the Fever organization. Dakich, a former Indiana Hoosier who also served as an assistant coach, took to his podcast Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich, and pretty harshly called out Clark for her antics, her behavior, and stated there are sources whom he quoted stating that Clark's "a pain in the a$$ diva", and that Stephanie White thinks she's an absolute menace who knows Clark got Christie Sides fired. 

Most recently Scott Agness had his Fever press credentials revoked for the spread of "inaccurate and unsubstantiated" information regarding Clark's injury prior to the Portland Fire vs. Fever game on May 20. The Fever beat the Portland Fire, 90-73 without Clark in the lineup. 

Agness's dismissal has also come under heavy scrutiny by fans and critics alike, as the Fever continues to stand by their decision. 

If I were an independent journalist covering the WNBA, I would be pissed looking at this story. I don't see how Chloe Peterson, James Boyd, and others are really going to feel completely comfortable covering Caitlin Clark and the Fever.

As a former fan, I am appalled at some of the things I've learned about Clark's behavior behind the scenes, and when the cameras aren't watching.

The Fever organization has a tough decision to make in the weeks and possibly months ahead. Do they want to keep this player who has brought more eyes and national coverage to the franchise and the league? Or cut their losses? And go back to 4,000 fans in the stands? I don't really think this relationship between the Front Office and Caitlin Clark is salvageable. But then, what do I know? I'm just a regular women's basketball fan. 

Clark recently took a veiled shot at people whom could be concluded to be those who watch the game, are genuine women's basketball fans, her fans, and those who cover the game saying, "People that just sit on their phones all day, they don't see those moments... But they think they know everything, and in reality, they don't have a clue."

Clark, who has come across to many fans and critics alike as a petulant, oafish, and spoiled brat doesn't seem to take public criticism very well these days. But as all egotistical athletes believe that everyone should praise them, you have to be ready for public scrutiny when you show up your coaches on the sidelines during games. You know those cameras are there, Caitlin! So, be ready to take the bitter with the sweet when you operate in an unprofessional manner while the cameras are watching.

I don't think Scott Agness deserved such an overreactionary response to getting his Fever credentials revoked for reporting information he claims to have received directly from a credible source. Should the Fever also ban all independent journalists then? While you're at it, ban social media content creators, also. Problem solved. As long as social media exists, those stories will be written whether you like them or not. Blasting social media and fans who happen to be content creators as well is not going to make you a better person or human being, Caitlin! You remind me of the President. And I don't like it.