BREAKING NEWS: Sheryl Swoopes Responds After Removal from WNBA Broadcasts Over Caitlin Clark Comments
WNBA Hall of Famer Sheryl Swoopes has been removed from all 2025 WNBA television broadcasts following controversial remarks about Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. Swoopes had suggested that Clark played five years in college, a claim that was factually incorrect and widely criticized. She later clarified that her comments were based on a misunderstanding related to COVID-19 eligibility rules.
In response to her removal, Swoopes has defended her position, stating that her contract with Bally Sports Southwest had concluded prior to the Indiana Fever game on September 1, 2024. She emphasized that she was not scheduled to cover that game and that her absence was not due to any disciplinary action.
The situation has sparked significant debate within the basketball community. Some, like NBA legend Charles Barkley, have criticized the treatment of Clark by WNBA veterans, attributing it to jealousy and pettiness.
As the controversy unfolds, fans and analysts continue to discuss the implications for both Swoopes’ broadcasting career and the broader dynamics within the WNBA.
