Former Indiana Fever forward Brianna Turner alleged in a series of social media posts on Wednesday that the WNBA franchise fired a male employee for sexual harassment last season while instructing players to remain silent about the incident.
Turner, who currently plays for the Las Vegas Aces and serves as treasurer for the WNBA players' association, shared her claims during a nine-post thread on X.
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"Last year on my WNBA team a male staff member was fired for sexual harassment, but we were encouraged to keep quiet about it," Turner posted.
"That is an issue. Sexism, misogyny, homophobia, and racism are all issues."
The Indiana Fever issued an official statement in response to the allegations.
"Protecting our players and employees and maintaining a respectful, professional workplace is our top priority," the team said.
"Our policy is to take concerns seriously, investigate thoroughly, and act promptly when appropriate."
The Fever added that they do not comment on personnel matters involving former employees.
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Turner's comments emerged as she voiced support for transgender athletes in response to controversial remarks made by former teammate Sophie Cunningham.
Cunningham, an Indiana Fever wing, told ESPN she wants to "protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn't have to go against biological men."
Addressing online backlash, Cunningham clarified during a team press conference that she does not hate transgender people.
"I think that I am here to extend love. But I also think with that love is truth, being honest," Cunningham said.
"I stand on what I said."
It remains uncertain whether local authorities received an official police report regarding the sexual harassment allegations.
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The controversy comes as the WNBA addresses broader player safety concerns ahead of the 2026 All-Star Game, following recent discussions between league commissioner Cathy Engelbert and union leadership regarding online harassment.
