Veteran NBA commentator Mike Breen on Sunday addressed the reason behind the absence of his colleague Lisa Salters and Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White.

A third chimed in, “Thoughts and prayers to Lisa Salters.” Many also extended support to Salters’ longtime partner, Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White, who is currently on a leave of absence.

Indiana Fever assistant coach Austin Kelly speaks out amid Stephanie White's absence from the Golden State Valkyries game.

Her longtime partner, Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White, is taking a leave of absence. Even though White is out of commission right now, Salters showed up for Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

It is worth noting that White's partner, ESPN sportscaster Lisa Salters, has also already missed three games of the NBA Finals due to a "personal matter." ...

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White will miss Thursday’s game against the Golden State Valkyries in San Francisco for personal reasons.

Both White and her partner, ESPN sideline reporter Lisa Salters, have been absent from their respective roles in basketball at a few points lately.

Indiana Fever's head coach Stephanie White will miss another game due to personal reasons White was absent earlier this month due to the health of her partner Lisa Salters' mother ...

Earlier this month Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White and partner Lisa Salters of ESPN missed their respective duties to attend to a family matter. Salters, who was calling the NBA Finals ...

White has missed time for personal reasons earlier in the season. Her longtime partner, ESPN reporter Lisa Salters, has missed multiple games during the 2025 NBA Finals.

Earlier this month Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White and partner Lisa Salters of ESPN missed their respective duties to attend to a family matter. Salters, who was calling the NBA Finals ...