Former Fever player responds to Sophie Cunningham by alleging Indiana harassment cover-up

Dan Dakich reacts to Sophie Cunningham doubling down on her stance to protect girls in sports.

The Indiana Fever are facing new scrutiny after former player Brianna Turner accused the organization of firing a male staff member over sexual harassment allegations during her time with the team, weighing in after Sophie Cunningham's comments on trans athletes.

Turner, a Fever player in 2025 and now with the Las Vegas Aces, made the allegations on X after Cunningham defended women's sports for biological females during an ESPN interview.

Brianna Turner #11 of the Indiana Fever drives to the basket against the Las Vegas Aces during Round 2 Game 4 of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs on Sept. 28, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. (NBAE via Getty Images)

Cunningham said she wants to "protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn't have to go against biological men."

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Turner barked at Cunningham's claims, saying organizations like the Fever are a greater threat to the game than trans athletes. According to Turner, the Fever fired a male staff member after allegations of sexual harassment but instructed players not to discuss the matter publicly.

Brianna Turner #11 of the Indiana Fever looks on during Round One Game Two of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs against the Las Vegas Aces on Sept. 23, 2025, at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (NBAE via Getty Images)

She madly defended trans inclusion, pointing to former WNBA player Layshia Clarendon, who was born female before later identifying as transgender.

"To date there's been one out trans player in the league. They caused zero problems,"