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‘Immediately Turn It Over to the WNBA’ — Linda Cohn Calls for Action After Fever Star Kelsey Mitchell Opens Up About Hateful DMs

Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell’s recent revelations about the online abuse she and her teammates face have reignited calls for the WNBA to take a more active role in addressing player safety. During her season-ending exit interview on October 3, Mitchell highlighted the relentless hateful direct messages players endure, particularly in the heightened scrutiny of the Caitlin Clark era.

Her comments prompted veteran sports broadcaster Linda Cohn to urge players to immediately report such messages to the league for investigation, rather than handling the issue alone. Cohn’s stance, shared on X, follows a discussion with USA Today columnist Christine Brennan, who argued that league officials—including WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert—should examine the matter if players provide evidence.

Brennan and Cohn both emphasized the need for concrete action, warning that unaddressed abuse risks eroding trust and overshadowing the league’s progress. The conversation underscores a growing demand for systemic solutions to protect players from online harassment beyond individual responses.

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