Herb Simon Reportedly Explodes on Coach Stephanie White After Embarrassing Fever Losses Without Caitlin Clark and Scouts

Tensions are reportedly boiling over inside the Indiana Fever organization following a string of embarrassing losses while star rookie Caitlin Clark remains sidelined with injury. Sources close to the team claim Fever owner Herb Simon “exploded” on head coach Stephanie White during a heated closed-door meeting earlier this week.

The team has dropped three of its last four games—two of them blowouts—despite entering the stretch with playoff hopes alive. With Caitlin Clark out due to a groin injury and multiple key scouts absent from recent road trips, the team has appeared disorganized and lacking identity, according to analysts and fans alike.

Simon, known for staying behind the scenes, is said to have expressed deep frustration with the coaching staff’s inability to adapt without Clark. One insider familiar with the situation said, “Herb was livid. He’s poured millions into rebuilding this franchise, and when Clark isn’t on the floor, it’s like watching a different team—one that doesn’t seem to know what it’s doing.”

Stephanie White, in her first year as head coach, has received praise earlier this season for her calm leadership and for developing a fast-paced offense around Clark. But with the rookie phenom unavailable, the team’s offensive efficiency has plummeted. In back-to-back losses against the Dallas Wings and Las Vegas Aces, Indiana averaged just 61 points while committing 18 turnovers per game.

Simon’s alleged tirade reportedly focused on what he perceived as “lack of preparation” and “failure to maximize the roster.” Several veteran players were also said to be caught off guard by the intensity of the meeting.

“He’s never gone off like that before,” one anonymous staff member said. “But it’s clear he expects more from this team, and he’s not going to accept just being ‘the Caitlin Clark show.’”

Meanwhile, White has attempted to keep the locker room together. After Tuesday’s loss, she told reporters, “This is a tough stretch. We’re missing Caitlin, we’re missing our rhythm, but I still believe in the character of this team.”

Asked about Simon’s alleged comments, she declined to comment.

Though the Fever still cling to a potential playoff berth, this latest controversy adds pressure to a team that has already faced intense media scrutiny. Clark’s injury timetable remains uncertain, though sources suggest she may return within the next 7–10 days.

For now, all eyes will be on Stephanie White and her ability to rally the roster and prove that Indiana can win without leaning solely on its superstar rookie.

If not, more changes—possibly dramatic ones—may be on the horizon.