WNBA fans react to Indiana Fever

WNBA fans react to Indiana Fever’s acquisition of Brianna Turner (Credits: Getty)

The biggest WNBA free agency signings and moves have passed but Caitlin Clark‘s Indiana Fever continues to add role players.

This time, the Fever acquired forward Brianna Turner, who was Angel Reese’s teammate at Chicago Sky last season.

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The Fever is Turner’s third WNBA team after starting her career with the Phoenix Mercury (2019 – 2023) and then playing a one-year stint with the Sky.

Several WNBA shared their opinion regarding Reese’s ex-teammate coming to play with Caitlin Clark.

A few disagree with the signing, based on their comments on X (formerly Twitter).

“Brianna Turner averages more tweets as an activist than PPG last season. She hates Caitlin Clark’s fans and Fever fans. Why did our FO go for her??? Why did she agree to sign for us if she hates us??? S*** is unexplainable,” one person tweeted.

“@IndianaFever Did your players ask you to protect the locker room? I hope it is in her contract to stay off social media,” another said.

“This signing makes no sense. I get she’s a veteran but she is complete a**,” someone commented.

On the other hand, not all fans were against the signing. Others seemed hopeful that Brianna Turner’s acquisition would turn out well.

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“6’3” power forward who could also play center in a small lineup or if Boston and Dantas get in foul trouble. First team All-WNBA defensive team in ‘20 and ‘21,” someone pointed out.

“My head is still spinning at all the rest! WOW! Welcome to the Fever Brianna!” One fan tweeted.

“Okay. I was hoping for a true center, but depth in the front court is good either way. Welcome, Brianna!” Another said.

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever already has a frontcourt featuring Aliyah Boston, Natasha Howard, DeWanna Bonner and Damiris Dantas.

The addition of Brianna Turner further increases their depth, but they still lack true centers.

Turner is coming off a down year with the Sky. Last season, she registered the lowest points (1.2), rebounds (2.0) and blocks (0.5) per game of her career.

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At her best, she was a two-time member of the All-Defensive first team (2020 & 2021).