Dave Portnoy Predicts Stephanie White's Firing By Fever Following Cathy Engelbert's Retirement Buzz

Dave Portnoy has been one of the staunchest Caitlin Clark fans for a long time, publicly criticizing Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White for being unsupportive of the guard this season. The Barstool Sports owner again took shots at the coach after WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced her decision to retire from the league. Portnoy opened up about White and Engelbert with bold claims on his show on Monday. Portnoy said: 'She was fired, and they gave her the dignity of saying she's gonna retire. but there's no retiring here; she was fired, which I assume actually the Indiana Fever coach will probably be fired at the end of the season as well. I got some birdies in my ears. She's done nothing to help this league, really. It's successful despite itself because of the overwhelming interest in Caitlin Clark.' 'She's done nothing to help this league really. It's successful despite itself because of the overwhelming interest in Caitlin Clark' –@stoolpresidente on Cathy Engelbert's retirement as WNBA commissioner pic.twitter.com/OihDRxo11l — Wake Up Barstool (@wakeupbarstool) September 7, 2026 Expand Tweet Portnoy has been vocal in support of Clark and has had a sort of love-hate relationship with her. He has been critical of White since he believed the coach wasn't speaking in support of her players after a few on-court altercations. [adslot] Meanwhile, White is currently on the coaching staff for Team USA in Berlin, assisting Kara Lawson. Stephanie White seen training with Angel Reese and Team USA Fever coach Stephanie White has been working with Team USA in Berlin to groom the team into a World Cup-winning team. While the coach has been heavily criticized for not supporting Clark, she raised eyebrows while bonding with Angel Reese and other players. Stephanie White glazing Angel bad. #hmm pic.twitter.com/vDb8ZAmw8H — BLOCKED BY REESE⁵ (@veisssss) September 1, 2026 Expand Tweet [adslot] White and the squad have been great in the first two games of the tournament, securing wins in both. Team USA will face Czechia on Monday in its next game. READ MORE: Rachel A. DeMita Fires 5-Word Warning To Team USA After France Shatters FIBA Women's World Cup 3PM Record Etan Thomas Uses Caitlin Clark's 1-Point Game vs. Italy to Call Out Linda Cohn, Colin Cowherd and More Over 'Savior' Narrative College Sports Network has you covered with the latest news, analysis, insights, and trending stories in the NBA, college football, men's college basketball, women's college basketball, and college baseball!