Dave Portnoy’s Indiana Fever ‘smushed’ verdict | Sports News

Dave Portnoy gave his verdict on the Caitlin Clark-less Indiana Fever after a latest loss to the Washington Mystics whereas additionally throwing a shot at Angel Reese. 

It is truthful to say that Portnoy is a huge fan of the Fever star, celebrating after profitable $350,000 as a result of Clark amassed a triple-double within the first recreation of the 2025 WNBA season. He additionally was complimentary of Clark’s Fever teammates after Indiana’s 81-76 win over the Atlanta Dream wherein the star guard struggled mightily. 

Throughout all that, Portnoy has taken time out to criticize Reese and the Chicago Sky for his or her tough begin to the season. Now, the Barstool Sports boss has turned his consideration to Clark’s teammates after the Fever fell to the Mystics on Wednesday night time.

“The Caitlin Clarkless Fever put up season low in points (20 pts below season average) and get smushed by average Washington team* – *Angel Reese fans in shambles,” he posted on X after Indiana’s loss. He added one other post, additional explaining the impression that the 23-year-old’s absence has on the group. 

“It was to be expected but the Fever look like a totally different team without Caitlin running the show and occupying all the defensive attention. Not to mention the CC/[Aliyah Boston] 2 man [game] is the best in the league,” he continued. 

For the Fever, it might be fairly some time earlier than Clark returns to the ground. On May 26, the Fever introduced that the star guard suffered a left quad pressure and shall be out of motion for not less than two weeks because the group continues to monitor the health of their franchise participant. 

Aside from sitting out one preseason recreation earlier than the 2025 season, Clark had by no means missed a recreation in her faculty or skilled profession. Now, she must stay on the bench as she watches her group navigate uncharted waters with out her help. 

Along with making his ideas identified on the Clark-less Fever, Portnoy was particularly vocal after studying the WNBA’s choice on the alleged racist assaults hurled at Reese’s method when Chicago took on Indiana. During that exact recreation, it was alleged that there have been racist chants geared toward Reese. 

In gentle of the allegations, the WNBA launched an investigation and in the end discovered no proof of “racist fan behavior in the vicinity of the court,” in line with a assertion launched by the league. 

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“Based on information gathered to date, including from relevant fans, team and arena staff, as well as audio and video review of the game, we have not substantiated it,” the WNBA’s assertion stated. “The WNBA is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for everyone and will continue to be vigilant in enforcing our fan code of conduct.”

After seeing the WNBA’s verdict, the outspoken Barstool boss rapidly made his ideas identified to his 3.7 million followers on X. 

“No f— you f—— morons,” he shared together with his thousands and thousands of followers. “Maybe wait next time before creating a racial war based on angry TikToks from Chicago Sky/Angel trolls who weren’t even at the game. Honestly, one of the worst mismanagements of PR I’ve ever seen.”