"They have surrounded her with her natural enemies" - Jason Whitlock accuses Fever of sabotaging Caitlin Clark with 'scheme team'

Jason Whitlock accuses Fever of sabotaging Caitlin Clark with
Jason Whitlock accuses Fever of sabotaging Caitlin Clark with 'scheme team'. (Photo: IMAGN)

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are embroiled in a new drama, with reports emerging that DeWanna Bonner has no interest in returning to the team. Sports columnist Jason Whitlock has weighed in on the reports, accusing the WNBA of "destroying" Clark and the Fever of sabotaging their best player.

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Bonner has been out since June 10 due to personal reasons, and reports suggest her preferred destinations are the Phoenix Mercury and Atlanta Dream.

On the latest episode of "Fearless," Whitlock commented on the developments within the Fever.

"The WNBA will destroy the ice princess to protect the obscure welfare league that it’s become comfortable with. They’d rather destroy Caitlin Clark than experience her benefits," Whitlock tweeted.
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Jason Whitlock also accused the Indiana Fever of creating a "scheme team" around Caitlin Clark rather than a "dream team."

"The Indiana Fever handed over this precious jewel. They don't know what to do. The Fever put together an alleged dream team this offseason around Clark to elevate her. They haven't put a dream team around her, they have put a scheme team around her. They have surrounded her with her natural enemies - lesbian women who are upset that heterosexuals are invading the WNBA."
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Front Office Sports' Annie Costabile, who broke the news of Bonner's alleged unhappiness with the Fever, also reported that the dysfunction was due to her "fit" with the team. Indiana's new front office signed the veteran to a one-year contract in hopes of using her experience to help the team.

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However, Bonner hasn't played well in Indiana, averaging a career low of 7.1 points in nine games. She's 37 but played like an All-Star last season, moving up to third in the WNBA's all-time scoring list.

As for her fit, the Fever are playing fast under coach Stephanie White. Bonner is not known for her speed, and possibly prefers set-up plays in the half-court.


Caitlin Clark struggles again, Fever pull out win over Storm

Caitlin Clark struggles again, Fever pull out win over Storm. (Photo: IMAGN0
Caitlin Clark struggles again, Fever pull out win over Storm. (Photo: IMAGN0

For the third consecutive game, Caitlin Clark struggled. Clark went 3-for-13 from the field, including 0-for-6 from beyond the arc on Tuesday in Seattle. She also had eight turnovers for the second straight game, finishing with six points, two rebounds, nine assists and three steals.

Despite Clark's struggles, the Indiana Fever earned a 94-86 win against the Storm. Aliyah Boston finished with 31 points and eight rebounds, while Kelsey Mitchell scored 26 points.

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