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Clark, White shut down talk of rift: 'It's coachin...

ESPN · Jun 2, 2026, 12:25 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • Clark, speaking to reporters Monday, said they're just two competitive people who want to win, noting the team was in the midst of a lopsided loss Saturday that dropped it to 4-4.
  • "A lot of those things happen all the time, and I know there's a camera on me, and that's how it's going to be," Clark said.
  • White was addressing the team during a timeout with Clark sitting directly in front of her.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

Fever star Caitlin Clark and coach Stephanie White, addressing questions about their relationship following an animated discussion during Indiana's 100-84 loss to Portland on Saturday, insisted there are no issues between them.

Clark, speaking to reporters Monday, said they're just two competitive people who want to win, noting the team was in the midst of a lopsided loss Saturday that dropped it to 4-4.

"A lot of those things happen all the time, and I know there's a camera on me, and that's how it's going to be," Clark said. "But there's a lot of people out there in the media or on TV that they think they know a lot of things and they're just blatantly wrong about a lot of things."

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