Key Point Summary – Dave Portnoy slams Marina Mabrey

• Portnoy calls Mabrey a “jealous loser punk” after Clark incident
• Demands lifetime WNBA ban for Mabrey following the hit
• Clark and Sheldon were both given technicals in the on-court clash
• Three players ejected in heated Fever vs. Sun brawl
• Portnoy blames refs, WNBA leadership, and league culture
• Accuses Mabrey of being irrelevant and jealous of Clark’s fame
• League reviewing the fight for possible suspensions and fines

Barstool Boss Explodes Over Caitlin Clark Cheap Shot

Dave Portnoy is fuming—and he wants Marina Mabrey out of the WNBA for good.

The Barstool Sports founder unleashed a profanity-laced tirade Tuesday night, accusing the Connecticut Sun player of intentionally slamming into Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark in what he called a “cheap shot on the face of the league.”

The viral rant comes after a brawl-filled game that saw Clark shoved, Mabrey retaliate, and three players tossed in a Commissioner’s Cup clash that turned ugly fast.

Portnoy Rips Into WNBA, Calls Mabrey “Jealous Loser”

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Portnoy didn’t hold back: “Marina Mabrey is a jealous loser punk… go play in a rec league where nobody gives a s*** about you.”

He claimed Mabrey has “been on 32 different teams in two years” and accused her of being irrelevant unless she’s “cheap shorting Caitlin.”

Portnoy fumed that Mabrey wasn’t ejected: “Imagine not kicking Marina Mabrey out after she assaults the face of the league?”

Clark’s Defense Ignites More Fury

Clark had shoved Jacy Sheldon earlier in the game after Sheldon reportedly poked her in the eye. The tension escalated until Mabrey charged and knocked Clark to the floor, triggering chaos.

Despite the contact, officials issued only technical fouls. Portnoy was livid. “An obvious ejection!” he barked in a later video.

He blasted the referees, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, and team owners, accusing them of letting Clark be repeatedly targeted.

Dave Portnoy slams Marina Mabrey: Heated Game Ends With Brawl, Ejections

The Fever eventually defeated the Sun 88-71, securing a spot in the Commissioner’s Cup Final on July 1.

But the real drama came in the second half. Clark and Sheldon’s aggressive matchup spiraled into a full-blown meltdown.

Sophie Cunningham, Jacy Sheldon, and Mabrey were among those ejected or facing post-game review. Clark remained on the court, but not quietly. “I can do whatever the f*** I want to do,” she barked at Sheldon during the melee.

Portnoy Doubles Down In Video Rant

In a fiery follow-up video, Portnoy recapped the hit and doubled down. “She slams into her and knocks her down… Marina Mabrey, look in the mirror.”

He went on to mock her career, saying the only reason she’s made any money is because of Clark’s presence in the league.

“You’re going to let people take cheap shots at the most important player in your league?” he asked. “How do you not eject her?”

League Expected To Review Chaos

The WNBA is reviewing the altercations and is expected to issue additional fines or suspensions.

Those in the spotlight include Mabrey, Sheldon, Cunningham, and Lindsay Allen. The league may weigh Portnoy’s high-profile outrage as it navigates public pressure over how Clark is treated.

The Fever and Sun won’t face off again until July 15, but fans—and Portnoy—are unlikely to forget what went down.

Bigger Questions For The WNBA

Portnoy’s rant may have been extreme, but it echoes a growing concern: Is the WNBA doing enough to protect its biggest star?

Caitlin Clark has become the face of the league since entering with massive fanfare and national attention. Yet in game after game, she has taken hard fouls, verbal taunts, and now, what some see as outright retaliation.

If the league doesn’t respond strongly, critics warn it could hurt its image—and its investment in Clark’s future.

Final Whistle: A League On Edge

For now, Marina Mabrey remains on the court, but public backlash is rising.

Dave Portnoy’s demand may not sway the WNBA directly, but it amplifies a narrative that’s hard to ignore: the league has a superstar in Caitlin Clark—and a growing crisis in how she’s being treated.