The Orlando Magic star discussed the benefits of the Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese rivalry, highlighting its role in boosting interest in women's basketball and sports media.

Head coach Stephanie White and the Indiana Fever suffered a huge blow this week as All- WNBA guard Caitlin Clark was ruled out for at least two weeks with a quad strain. On Wednesday, the Fever will play their first game without their starting point guard, taking on Brittney Sykes and the Washington Mystics at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, Maryland.

In an interview, a WNBA champion praised Angel Reese and defended her against the online hate from troll accounts.

"We have investigated the report of racist fan behavior in the vicinity of the court during the May 17, 2025, Chicago Sky at Indiana Fever game," the league said in a statement. "Based on information gathered to date,

Angel Reese had an off night shooting. She went 2-of-6 from the field and committed as many turnovers as made baskets.

ESPN's Chiney Ogwumike apologized after she had shared claims that Indiana Fever fans hurled racist comments towards Chicago Sky's Angel Reese, which the WNBA said were unfounded on Tuesday, May 27.

Caitlin Clark will be out for at least two weeks of the WNBA season while she deals with a left quadriceps strain. Her absence from the lineup proves