Brianna Turner Claims Fever Pressured Players on Harassment Case
WHO:
USA Today - Brianna Turner is a forward for the Las Vegas Aces and a treasurer of the WNBA players' association.
NY Post - Brianna Turner, a former player for the Indiana Fever, alleged that the organization encouraged her and her teammates to keep quiet.
USA Today - The Indiana Fever, a WNBA team, and WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert were involved in discussions regarding player safety.
WHAT:
USA Today - Turner stated, "It is not clear who the fired staff member is or if the target of the alleged harassment was another Fever employee."
USA Today - The Indiana Fever emphasized their policy of not commenting on personnel matters involving former employees.
USA Today - Turner is an eighth-year WNBA veteran and treasurer of the WNBA players' association.
USA Today - Turner helped negotiate a groundbreaking collective bargaining agreement ahead of the 2026 season.
USA Today - Turner stated on social media, "An issue that has caused problems though? Last year on my WNBA team a male staff member was fired for sexual harassment, but we were encouraged to keep quiet about it."
NY Post - Turner alleged that a male staffer was fired for "sexual harassment."
USA Today - Turner claimed that players were encouraged to "keep quiet" about the firing of the male employee.
USA Today - The Indiana Fever stated that protecting players and employees and maintaining a respectful workplace is their top priority.
WHERE:
USA Today - The allegations pertain to the Indiana Fever, a WNBA team.
WHEN:
USA Today - WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert met with leaders of the players' union on July 21, 2026, to discuss player safety.
USA Today - The male staff member was fired during the 2025 season.
USA Today - Turner made her allegations on social media on July 22, 2026.
USA Today - The WNBA All-Star Game is scheduled for July 25, 2026.
WHY:
USA Today - Turner's allegations were made in response to her former teammate Sophie Cunningham's comments regarding transgender athletes.
USA Today - Turner's allegations were made in the context of defending transgender people and highlighting issues of sexism, misogyny, homophobia, and racism in the league.
USA Today - Turner highlighted issues of sexism, misogyny, homophobia, and racism as significant problems in the context of her allegations.
HOW:
USA Today - The Indiana Fever stated their policy is to "take concerns seriously, investigate thoroughly, and act promptly when appropriate to protect the people in our organization."
USA Today - The Indiana Fever stated their policy is to take concerns seriously, investigate thoroughly, and act promptly when appropriate.
(UPDATED July 24, 2026 05:52 UTC)
In a recent statement, WNBA veteran and players' association treasurer, Turner, addressed allegations related to a fired staff member, noting that it remains unclear who that individual is or if the alleged harassment involved another Fever employee. The Indiana Fever has reiterated their policy of not commenting on personnel matters concerning former employees. These comments come in the wake of Turner's response to remarks made by her former teammate Sophie Cunningham about transgender athletes, and Turner played a key role in negotiating a groundbreaking collective bargaining agreement ahead of the 2026 season.
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(UPDATED July 24, 2026 02:52 UTC)
Brianna Turner, a forward for the Las Vegas Aces and treasurer of the WNBA players' association, recently took to social media to share her concerns about a male staff member who was fired for sexual harassment last year, noting that the team was encouraged to remain silent about the incident. This comes after WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert met with leaders of the players' union on July 21, 2026, to address player safety, highlighting ongoing issues of sexism, misogyny, homophobia, and racism in the league. In response to these allegations, the Indiana Fever emphasized their commitment to taking concerns seriously, investigating thoroughly, and acting promptly to protect individuals within their organization.
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(UPDATED July 24, 2026 01:30 UTC)
Brianna Turner, a former player for the Indiana Fever, has alleged that the organization encouraged her and her teammates to remain silent about a male staff member who was fired for sexual harassment during the 2025 season. Turner made her claims on social media on July 22, 2026, highlighting issues of sexism, misogyny, homophobia, and racism within the team. In response, the Indiana Fever emphasized that protecting players and employees while maintaining a respectful workplace is their top priority, stating their commitment to take concerns seriously and investigate thoroughly.