Fever Coach White Misses Second Game for Family Reasons

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White, in her first season with the team, will miss Thursday night's game against the Golden State Valkyries due to personal reasons, marking her second absence in the past five games. Assistant coach Austin Kelly will again serve as acting head coach, as he did during White's previous absence on June 7. While the team has not officially specified the reason for White's absence, it is believed to be related to ongoing family health issues involving her partner, ESPN reporter Lisa Salters, whose mother is seriously ill. Despite these challenges, the Fever have maintained a strong 6-5 record and recently defeated the Connecticut Sun. Star rookie Caitlin Clark has made a significant impact since returning from injury. The game against the Valkyries will air on Amazon Prime Video at 10 p.m. ET.