Sheryl Swoopes Officially Removed from All 2025 WNBA TV Coverage After Spreading Caitlin Clark Falsehoods

Sheryl Swoopes was once untouchable.
A WNBA Hall of Famer. Four-time champion. Icon. She had a coveted broadcast seat, influence in the game, and the admiration of generations. But now? She’s out. And the reason is as undeniable as it is controversial.

It all unraveled because of one name: Caitlin Clark.

A Costly Mistake in the Spotlight

Caitlin Clark, the rising star reshaping the WNBA’s popularity, has become more than just an athlete—she’s a cultural force. But instead of celebrating her rise, Swoopes made headlines for all the wrong reasons.

In multiple televised segments, Swoopes pushed inaccurate claims: that Clark was taking 40 shots per game, that she was a fifth-year senior, that her records were inflated. None of it held up. Fans, analysts, and even WNBA officials quickly called it what it was: misinformation.

What made it worse? These weren’t isolated missteps—they reflected a tone of bitterness, and for many, it crossed the line into deliberate discrediting.

The League Responds—Swiftly and Decisively

The WNBA wasn’t having it. In a move that sent shockwaves through the media world, league executives confirmed that Swoopes would no longer be part of any official WNBA TV coverage for 2025. No interviews. No commentary. No desk appearances.

The message was clear: you don’t undermine the league’s most bankable star with baseless claims—and expect to keep the mic.

And it wasn’t just about Clark. Behind the scenes, many pointed to a pattern. Swoopes’ coaching tenure had ended in turmoil, with multiple players accusing her of fostering a toxic environment. That history, coupled with this recent controversy, proved too much for networks and sponsors to ignore.

A Moment of Reckoning for a WNBA Legend

For Swoopes, it marks a stunning and very public fall from grace. Once considered the voice of experience in women’s basketball, her credibility has now been called into question.

And Caitlin Clark? She hasn’t responded publicly—but she hasn’t needed to. Her game speaks for itself. She’s broken attendance records, shattered viewing numbers, and sparked renewed interest in women’s sports at a level few thought possible.

The Bigger Picture

This story isn’t just about two names. It’s about a league at a crossroads—choosing between legacy and future, gatekeeping and growth.

Sheryl Swoopes had a seat at the table in this new WNBA era. She could’ve used it to mentor, uplift, and evolve. But instead, she chose to critique from the sidelines—and now, she’s no longer part of the conversation.

The WNBA is moving forward. And in the eyes of many, Caitlin Clark is leading the way.