"We have been clear in our public comments and in our ongoing dialogue with the league about the priority of player safety," the Indiana Fever stated in an official release.
The franchise reaffirmed its commitment to defending its roster and supporting elevated operational benchmarks across the sport.
"Our players and our fans know where we stand on those issues, and we will continue to stick up for our team and a standard of excellence across the league," the Fever stated.
Fever Head Coach Stephanie White declined to comment directly on the political developments during a pregame press conference in Phoenix, redirecting inquiries to the organization's published remarks.
"Our team made a statement yesterday so you can find that statement," White said.
When pressed on how she handles congressional involvement regarding one of her players, White reiterated that external political commentary is beyond the team's sphere of influence.
"Again, that's not something we can control," she said.
White emphasized that the coaching staff and roster remain concentrated entirely on basketball operations rather than political statements.
"We're not affiliated with those groups.
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We try to keep the main thing the main thing and focus on the things we can control," White said.
Amidst the external discourse, Clark reflected on the personal challenges of navigating high-profile scrutiny and intense media focus during her breakout professional career.
"I think sometimes people think I'm a robot. I'm not a robot," Clark said.
