Brianna Turner, the WNBA forward, has publicly revealed that the Indiana Fever terminated a male staff member last year due to sexual harassment allegations. She also claimed that players were urged to remain silent about the incident.
Turner, who was part of the Fever roster during the previous season, made these assertions in a detailed thread posted on X. Her statements emerged shortly after the team’s current guard, Sophie Cunningham, voiced her opinions on the participation of transgender athletes in women’s sports.
Brianna Turner Responds to Sophie Cunningham’s Comments on Transgender Athletes
In an ESPN interview, Cunningham expressed that while she does not “hate trans” individuals, she feels compelled to “protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn’t have to go against biological men.”
Turner, known for her advocacy on transgender athlete inclusion, countered by urging the league and team to prioritize the safety and well-being of their own players. She highlighted that there has been only one openly transgender player in the league to date, who has not caused any issues.
“An issue that has caused problems though?” Turner wrote. “Last year on my WNBA team a male staff member was fired for sexual harassment, but we were encouraged to keep quiet.”
Her comments shine a spotlight on internal challenges within the Fever organization, suggesting a culture that discouraged players from speaking out about misconduct. The revelations add a complex layer to ongoing discussions about player safety and inclusivity within the league.