WNBA should investigate Brittney Griner video after probing false claims about Fever fans, governor says

Republican Sen. Jim Banks explains why Indiana Fever fans deserve an apology after the league’s latest investigation during an appearance on OutKick’s ‘Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich.’

In just the first week of the WNBA season, Caitlin Clark found herself in more wars of words.

A day after she and the Indiana Fever slaughtered Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky, the WNBA began investigating reports of "hateful comments" toward Reese by Fever fans that were ultimately "not substantiated."

When the WNBA announced the claims were not true, U.S. Sen. Jim Banks, R-Ind., called on the WNBA to issue an apology to Fever fans and Indiana residents.

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Atlanta Dream center Brittney Griner watches from the bench in the first half against the LA Sparks at Crypto.com Arena. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)

In speaking with Fox News Digital, Indiana Gov. Braun highlighted the importance of both Clark, the Fever, and the Indiana Pacers' NBA Finals run to his state. When the topic of Clark came up in discussion, Braun was hopeful that the apparent hatred against Clark, and throughout the association and its fans, could come to an end, while siding with Banks.

"I’m one that absolutely has zero tolerance for bigotry and bullying and all the stuff that comes along with that whole discussion. When comments are made that don’t make sense … when it’s out of line, you need to acknowledge it. So, I agree with Sen. Banks there, and I hope that there’s not any of that there," Braun said.

Although the WNBA investigated reports of verbal attacks against Reese, the WNBA has not investigated a viral video of Brittney Griner in which many people on social media believe she was calling Clark "trash" and a "f---ing