August 24, 2025 – Tensions flared within the Indiana Fever camp following a 97-84 defeat to the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday as star forward Aliyah Boston reportedly clashed with head coach Stephanie White over questionable rotation decisions. The loss, marking the Fever’s 18th of the 2025 WNBA season, highlighted ongoing struggles exacerbated by injuries and roster instability.
Boston, the 2023 No. 1 overall pick and a two-time All-Star, expressed frustration post-game, questioning White’s rotation tactics, which she felt underutilized her presence in the paint. Sources close to the team indicate Boston was vocal about the limited minutes for key players and the reliance on short-term hardship contract signees like Odyssey Sims, Shey Peddy, and Aerial Powers. The Fever, plagued by injuries to guards Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, Aari McDonald, and Sydney Colson, struggled to maintain offensive rhythm, with Boston logging 15 points and 6 rebounds but feeling underutilized in critical moments.
White, in her first season back as Fever head coach, defended her strategy, emphasizing the need to adapt to the team’s depleted roster. “We’re managing with what we have. Aliyah’s our backbone, but we need everyone stepping up,” White said, per Yahoo Sports. However, Boston’s concerns echo sentiments from a recent loss to the Dallas Wings, where White criticized officiating but also faced scrutiny for inconsistent lineups.
The Fever, currently sixth in the WNBA standings, face mounting pressure to solidify their playoff position. With only eight games left, resolving internal friction between Boston and White will be crucial. Fans and analysts alike await the team’s next matchup, hoping for cohesion to salvage their postseason aspirations.[
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