The Indiana Fever said they had no contact with a group of congresspeople who wrote a letter to the WNBA concerning the treatment of Caitlin Clark.
Three Indiana representatives were among the 11 to sign the letter, which included the possibility of Department of Justice investigations into the league if it doesn't "protect" Clark.
"Republicans have consistently led the charge on protecting women's sports, and this letter urges the WNBA to ensure female athletes are adequately protected and that the court remains a professional environment for its players," the letter said. "Members are making clear that if this violent targeting continues unchecked, the league could face a crackdown from the Department of Justice and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for violations of federal civil rights law."
"Our organization nor Caitlin have had any interaction in this congressional group and we were unaware of their letter," the Fever's statement said.
Clark was on the floor battling for a loose ball on June 24 when Alyssa Thomas of the Phoenix Mercury placed her fist on Clark's throat. No call was made during the play, but the league later suspended Thomas for one game.