Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark made a highly anticipated comeback from injury this past Saturday during the team‘s 102-88 victory over the New York Liberty. Her outstanding performance, featuring 32 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists, attracted 2.2 million viewers to the ABC broadcast, making it the third most-watched WNBA game ever aired on the network.
Clark’s electrifying play has made her a fan favorite, and the game’s success further highlighted her growing influence in women’s basketball. However, this success unexpectedly sparked controversy involving basketball content creator Rachel DeMita.
Details of Rachel DeMita’s Termination from Big3
Rachel DeMita, known for her work as a host on NBA 2KTV and her current show, Courtside Club Podcast, was reportedly dismissed from Ice Cube’s Big3 league after posting a highlight of Caitlin Clark’s recent performance. DeMita took to X to confirm the rumors, stating that she and her team received a termination notice late on Tuesday.
“I was fired from the Big3, and my team received an email at 11 p.m. on Tuesday with a letter that essentially said that I had been terminated.”
—Rachel DeMita, Host
According to DeMita, the Big3 league expressed frustration because she shared content related to a competing basketball league while attending a Big3 event. She clarified that she was not watching the Fever-Liberty game during her official duties and was surprised by the league’s decision.
“I feel like I did a pretty good job during season one when I was with them as well,”
she added.
“But from my understanding, that was the only reason why my contract was terminated, why I was fired from the Big3. And I’m seeing a lot of people speculating that there had to have been something else. At least from my side, I know of nothing else as to the reason I was fired. That was the reason you heard … From their side, I’m not sure.”
—Rachel DeMita, Host
What This Means for Rachel DeMita’s Career Moving Forward
Despite the termination, DeMita made it clear that she plans to continue producing content through her podcast, showing her commitment to basketball media even amid uncertainty. The situation underscores the tensions that can arise when personal social media activity intersects with professional obligations, especially within competitive sports organizations.
The incident also highlights ongoing challenges in the sports media landscape, where creators must navigate league exclusivities and branding restrictions. With Caitlin Clark’s rising popularity continuing to dominate headlines, this episode has intensified discussions about content rights and loyalty in basketball coverage.