Y'alll Are Basically Nowhere To Be Seen Jun 19, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Valkyries guard Tiffany Hayes (right) defends against Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) during the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

'I Feel Something Like This Could Have Been Easily Nipped In The Bud': Caitlin Clark Post Gets Rachel DeMita Fired From Big3 League, Former NBA 2k Host Confirms Rumors

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Dan Agulto | Last updated Jun 23, 2025 11:21 AM ET

Rachel DeMita , a popular sports host and former NBA 2K presenter, has confirmed her firing from the Big3 basketball league—and it all stemmed from a tweet about Caitlin Clark.

While covering Clark’s recent game with the Indiana Fever, DeMita shared her thoughts on X (formerly Twitter), unintentionally stepping outside her professional duties with Big3. According to DeMita, the league later emailed her team citing a “severe lapse in judgment while performing services for the league.” The message made it clear: her commentary should have been reserved strictly for Big3 content.

Instead of disputing the decision, DeMita took accountability. “It’s my bad; I will take it on the chin,” she said. “I do wish there could’ve been some sort of discussion—this could’ve easily been nipped in the bud.”

The Big3’s decision may seem harsh, but the league has been laser-focused on brand integrity, especially as it gains visibility through its X livestream partnership. Still, DeMita’s dismissal adds another name to the list of media figures caught in the ever-expanding orbit of Caitlin Clark.

Interestingly, Caitlin Clark herself once turned down a record-breaking $15 million offer from Big3 co-founder Jeff Kwatinetz. It’s a league she opted out of—but one that clearly hasn’t opted out of talking about her.

“That’s Exactly What the League Needs”: Caitlin Clark Reacts to All-Star Voting Surge

Meanwhile, Caitlin Clark ’s own WNBA stock is soaring, particularly in the 2025 All-Star voting race. The Indiana Fever star leads all vote-getters with 515,993 fan votes, edging out Minnesota Lynx standout Napheesa Collier, who sits at 484,758.

Jun 19, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (left) signs an autograph before the game against the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Speaking after practice on Saturday, Clark celebrated how the league is involving fans:

“I think it’s a fun way to get the fans involved and passionate about All-Star—it gets them excited, makes them feel involved,” she said. “That’s exactly what the league needs… people excited about that type of stuff, feeling like their vote really counts.”

Jun 22, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) is defended by Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson (22) and guard Dana Evans (11) during the second half of a WNBA basketball game at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

The fan vote will make up 50% of the total for naming the 10 All-Star starters, with WNBA players and media accounting for the remaining 50% (25% each). If voting holds steady, Clark and Collier could be named captains—tasked with drafting their teams ahead of the All-Star Game in Indianapolis on July 19.

This article first appeared on Hardwood Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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