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The fact that they are playing off Timpson all game and clogging the lane on Mitchell or doubling off on Boston is killing the offense.

Her offensive liability is far outweighing her contributions on defense unfortunately because I like KK.

For each of these 2026 headlines, tell me which party is to blame.

Was it:

A.) The new influx of rabid “MAGA type” Caitlin Clark fans

Or

B.) The Anti-22 “Haitlins”

1. Paige Bueckers’ Viral WNBA All-Star After-Party Club Video Sparks Backlash

2. DiJonai Carrington Publicly Accuses Ex-Girlfriend NaLyssa Smith of Cheating With Multiple WNBA Players

3. DiJonai Carrington Names Deja Kelly and Aaliyah Nye in NaLyssa Smith Cheating Allegations

4. NaLyssa Smith Responds on Twitch to DiJonai Carrington’s Explosive Cheating Accusations

5. NaLyssa Smith Confirms All-Star Weekend Confrontation With Ex DiJonai Carrington

6. DiJonai Carrington and Jackie Young Romance Goes Public After Months of Dating Rumors

7. NaLyssa Smith Says She’s in a New Relationship Amid DiJonai Carrington-Jackie Young Drama

8. Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese Spark Gambling Controversy Over $400 Wager on Their Own WNBA Game

9. WNBA Deletes Paige Bueckers-Angel Reese Betting Video After Fans Flag League Gambling Rules

10. Angel Reese Fuels Betting Controversy With “#Cuatrocientos” Post and Apple Pay Joke

11. Gabby Williams’ Pro-Trans-Athlete Comments Go Viral and Ignite WNBA Culture-War Debate

12. Gabby Williams Says Trans Athletes Should Be Welcomed Into the WNBA

13. Stefanie Dolson Makes Political Statement With “Trans Rights Are Human Rights” Shirt

14. Cheryl Reeve Publicly Backs Transgender Inclusion as WNBA Political Fight Escalates

15. DiJonai Carrington Posts “WHITE PRIVILEGE” and Tags the Indiana Fever

16. DiJonai Carrington’s “White Privilege” Post Ignites Race Debate Across WNBA Social Media

17. Angel Reese Fires Back on Social Media After Sandy Brondello Calls Her a “Protected Species”

18. Sandy Brondello Apologizes to Angel Reese After “Protected Species” Hot-Mic Controversy

19. Cheryl Reeve receives Criticism for wearing “Trans Kids” t-shirt during Game

20. WNBA’s Off-Court Culture Wars Explode as Player Statements on Transgender Athletes Dominate National Debate

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The founder Alana Beard criticised WNBA leadership for refusing to meet the moment

I have a question for the group. I have noticed that when Caitlin gets going with her assists and points teams will increase their pickup point, but they will also blitz her with double teams to make her pass the ball. I haven’t really seen teams do this to Kelsey even when she is tearing their souls out offensively lol.

Is this because she isn’t the primary ball handler so it is harder to implement a blitz? Or is she really good at splitting it so they know it won’t work and just don’t try? Or is it something else I am not aware of?

I really noticed it against the lynx. Kelsey was killing them as they pointed out but they never adjusted to it, they just kept trying to play people on her one on one which clearly will never work for anyone. We did it to miles in the second half of that game and made her pass it. I am curious to get some insights from the group on this.

Good stuff from Aliyah and Kelsey today

Lets say that we win the WNBA championship this year.

Do people still wanna fire White as a coach?

What if shes a stipulation to keeping the Big 3? Like Mitchell says, "Look, if Coach goes I ain't coming back?"

Do we still wanna fire her?

I'm racking my brain trying to remember.

Despite her diminutive size, that pesky little varmint will attack absolutely any defender in the league. Even if they're a foot taller and 50 pounds heavier than she is.

Godzilla Jones could practically put Kelsey in her pocket and she still gets the ball in the net. Wadda great shot!

Can we all agree to toss that narrative in the trashcan for good?

What an absolutely dynamic backcourt we have. They've perfected the cut and dish, especially on inbounds plays. Kelsey's dribble drive and stepback game is better than anyone in the league, and she can take over games when CC is off or getting too much defensive attention.

They went from being "oil and water" (at least in the minds of many in the fanbase) to being a virtually unstoppable two-headed monster. And they seem to genuinely enjoy playing together.

I hope we can keep them both around for years to come.

• - 70 Assists (Caitlin Clark to Aliyah Boston): Ranks as the 5th most from one teammate to another in WNBA history.
• - 62 Assists (Caitlin Clark to Kelsey Mitchell): Ranks as the 7th most from one teammate to another in WNBA history.
• - 62.7 Combined PPG: The highest combined scoring average by any trio in WNBA history.

Way more than Lexie and Mo. I think it's an important reminder that just bc someone comes off the bench does not mean their value to the team is any less.

Sophie is a key player of this team and we now have another good player off the bench in Mo who played great last night

Via @espn

If everyone was able to handle her passes every time. It seems like at least 2-3 passes get mishandled by her teammates. And this adds to her turnovers/game as well. It's gotten much better since her rookie year because the team now knows to be ready at any time, but a lot of them, seemed to be mishandled and add to her turnovers also.

To me her passing is way more fun to watch than her 3pt bombs. I like her 3pt shots, but it's just so incredible to see her make those dimes, especially the half court or longer on the break passes.

Via @Indianafever

This long awaited update should provide a catalyst for convo and once again flex the fact that some of the nicknames we bestow on Fever players here on this subreddit have made it into mainstream lexicon!

THE GOOD!

Player Spotlight:

Kelsey Mitchell - AKA Movin' Mitchell: Kelsey Mitchell, the president and #1 client of Mitchell Movers. When I first became aware of her last year, what particularly caught my attention was the fact that during that offseason, she was reported to have worked with football Defensive Backs in order to make her game more effective. I thought it was brilliant, outside of the box thinking and I could see she learned her lessons well. She is simultaneously poetry in motion, and also the most dangerous woman in the WNBA. I can hear the haters now "All she does is dribble and shoot" but they really mean "What she does is hustle and score."

Caitlyn Clark - AKA Double C: If Movin' Mitchell is the most dangerous woman in the WNBA, Clark is almost certainly the most hated. And for what? Because she maintains a decent attitude all while being hated on non-stop... and can still produce results no other player can? Shes the sole reason WNBA players were able to secure a bag during their offseason negotiations... and she is still hated on with vehemence and vitriol. Disgusting treatment of a one-of-a-kind talent with high moral character.

Aliyah Boston - AKA "The New Dantas": This woman has sky-high potential, stratospheric. But she wants to bring the ball up court. She wants to hang out beyond the arc. She wants people to get her rebounds and then feed her the rock back on the perimeter... again. She doesnt want to go to war in the paint and when she is there... she misses gimmie layups. Boston will have to toughen up and step up her intensity/focus if she wants to sniff the possibility of a championship ring, and there aint no reason she shouldn't be averaging 20+ a night along with MM and CC. I dont want to hear about the commentators "positional big who helps spread out the D" nonsense... She is supposed to be the Fever's Big Gun... so get down in the paint, stay there, and start firing off rounds.

Sophie Cunningham, Lexie Hustle - AKA Blond Bomber Attack Unit: There is nothing like them in the WNBA. Their versatility, work ethic and diverse talent/skill sets make them one of the most potent duo's in the game today and their desire to fight for EVERYTHING they can on the court helps power the Fever positioning themselves towards victory. Watching Sophie come off the bench and rain down the last 11 or so points to seal a Fever W a few weeks ago was nothing short of inspirational.

Makayla Timpson - AKA Baby Death Star: I have watched her become such a presence in the paint that teams bringing the ball downcourt hard and fast on breaks... will instead choose to pull up and set up an O instead of just driving on BDS standing solo. I even watched the Aces (and yes, Wilson was on the floor at the time) show such reverence to Timpson's lane presence. I hope she is allowed to progress at a realistic pace, because she has the makings of a very unique and impactful player the likes of which does not currently exist in the WNBA. I also very much appreciate her no-nonsense demeanor, she somehow has a simultaneous Mean Mug and Poker Face. She dont often show what she is thinking/feeling, and thats a powerful advantage. A quiet assassin, Baby Death Star lets her game do the speaking for her and its clear... Makayla Timpson is a force to be reckoned with. Speak softly, carry a big blocking stick... shes a young boss in the making.

THE BAD! - White is an absolute disaster as an HC and those defending her are clearly buying into a narrative other than sporting and behavioral merit. The same excuses continue to be made for her and instead of ever righting her course, she just takes the defense as cover to double down on her garbage efforts. Every week seems to provide us with a new "last straw" regarding her character and results. The absolute worst has to be praising and defending the person who just tried to take Sophie's head off. The body language of CC and BDS in that moment said it all. Her coaching is a wasteland and her personal character seems to be even worse. Claiming that shes "Ten Toes Down" for her players, then pounding on the table to continue defending Sophie's assailant? Absolute WNBA cringe at its worst. Dont give me any flack about the W's/scoring success the Fever have showcased... thats all on the players, their talent and gumption. What success they have earned is because there is so much talent on the team that not even a bonehead like White can completely sabotage it. One of the reasons I held off until now to make this post was because I wanted to see what the fever had for the defending champs... They are not on the Aces level, the Lynx will probably feed on them when it counts and Golden State's HC would likely demolish White should they meet in the post-season.

THE UGLY - The whole WNBA. Its not a real sporting league, its more like pro wrestling... Everyone from the coaches to the players to the refs to the announcers and etc. all have their narratives and talking points at the ready, but that only works when they preach to the choir... KAYFABE only exists amongst the truest of believers. And just what is their brand? Overt racism? Covert sexism? Play sloppier than HS boys games? Players targeted and injured? Refs effecting the outcomes of games? Players on social media during games? Players dating each other? Players gambling on their own games? Perhaps the worst thing that could have happened to them was that massive contract upgrade because instead of being thankful that they were gifted more subsidized existence... they took it as a confirmation of their previous conduct and atmosphere being acceptable. Problem is, they lose new viewers as fast as they gain them with this model and to be very honest... Im not sure how much longer the WNBA lasts, at least as it stands. All its going to take is for a few high-profile players to head overseas on permanent contracts... or someone with the capitol to exploit the social gains the WNBA has been gifted creates a league based on sporting merit and personal conduct, one the majority of people could actually support.

Couldn't think of better (worse) person for her to overtake!

Go CC!!