Former Indiana Fever player says team dismissed male staffer for sexual harassment and urged silence
Former Fever forward Brianna Turner claimed a male employee was terminated for sexual harassment last season and that players were told not to discuss the matter, while the organization declined to comment on personnel issues.
Former Indiana Fever forward Brianna Turner said on social media that a male staff member was fired for sexual harassment during the 2025 season and that players were urged to remain silent about the incident. Turner made the comments while defending transgender rights, noting that sexism, misogyny, homophobia and racism also affect women.
The team did not identify the employee or confirm who was harassed. In a statement to the press, the Indiana Fever said protecting players and staff and maintaining a professional workplace are top priorities, adding that the organization investigates concerns thoroughly and does not comment on former employees’ personnel matters.
The allegation appears amid heightened attention to player safety in the WNBA. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert recently met with the players’ union to discuss measures against online abuse, following incidents such as Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas receiving death threats after a suspension related to a game involving Fever star Caitlin Clark. Turner, an eight-year veteran and treasurer of the players’ association, has been active in negotiating the league’s collective bargaining agreement and advocating for transgender rights.