Chennedy Carter (Photo via @StrollerAdam/Twitter)
A video of Chicago Sky shooting guard Chennedy Carter being pestered by a man outside the team hotel in Washington has surfaced online following multiple player complaints.

Several Sky players took to social media to vent about being harassed by a man while getting off the bus and on the way to their hotel on Wednesday night.

“Finding out our teams hotel to pull with a camera as we get off the bus and put it in my teammates face & HARASS her is NASTY WORK. this really is outta control and needs to STOP.” Angel Reese tweeted.

“WOW!!! Thank GOD for security. My teammate being harassed at our hotel is insane! Couldn’t even step off the bus!!!” Isabelle Harrison added.

A clip has since surfaced online showing Carter being questioned by an unknown man who asks whether she reached out to Caitlin Clark after Saturday’s foul. A security guard gets in his way and puts his hands in front of the camera.

The original video was deleted after the Sky players accused the man of editing it. But you can see it from someone else here:

It appears the account that posted the original video of the blog reporter asking Chennedy Carter questions got nuked.

Here is the video of what transpired during the incident today regarding Chennedy Carter, Angel Reese, Chicago Sky, and Caitlin Clark. pic.twitter.com/EVWIn5g9cS

— Adam Stroller (@StrollerAdam) June 6, 2024

Forward Michaela Onyenwere made claims of the players being called “Ghetto b*****s” by the man in question.

Interesting how the video posted was edited and doesn’t include when he harassed our staff while calling us “ghetto b******” and saying “women’s sports isn’t s***”.

We are not about to normalize things like that.

— Michaela Onyenwere (@monyenwere_)

June 6, 2024

Chennedy Carter Was Specifically Targeted

According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the man was escorted away by security and was not arrested.

The publication also reports that Chennedy Carter was specifically targeted by the individual after he approached the Sky’s team bus with a camera while the players were getting off.

Team general manager Jeff Paliocca told the Sun-Times the situation was de-escalated and that police were not called to the hotel.

The Sky travel with several bodyguards who go everywhere with players due to increased security measures implemented by the team this year.

“My Focus Is on the NBA Finals” – JJ Redick Breaks Silence Amid LA Lakers Head Coach Rumors

JJ Redick (Photo by Angela Weiss/Getty Images for David Yurman)
Amid speculation surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coaching vacancy, JJ Redick has emerged as a strong favorite for the position following the firing of Darvin Ham. With rumors swirling about his potential candidacy, the former NBA star recently addressed the speculation.

Currently, Redick is actively engaged in the NBA Finals as a television analyst. When asked about the coaching rumors, he claimed that his current focus is on his role as an NBA analyst during the Finals.

“My focus right now is on calling the NBA Finals… In terms of Shams, that will be addressed once the season is over. I’ll just say that.”

JJ Redick addresses the rumors about him and the Lakers’ head coaching vacancy 👀

(via @GoJoandGolic)pic.twitter.com/gPujrAX6cW

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) June 5, 2024

“My focus right now is on calling the NBA Finals. In terms of Shams, that will be addressed once the season is over. I’ll just say that,” Reddick said.

Meanwhile, reports suggest that the Lakers have internally discussed a coaching staff that includes him, alongside James Borrego, Scott Brooks, Greg St. Jean, and Rajon Rondo.

Redick’s connection to the Lakers organization only fueled the speculation. As a pundit and host of the “Mind the Game” podcast, he regularly shares basketball insights with Lakers star LeBron James.

Anthony Davis Believed to Favor James Borrego Over JJ Redick

NBA correspondent Marc Stein recently offered a different perspective amid the ongoing speculation surrounding the Lakers’ head coach position. According to Stein, some voices within the league suggest that Lakers star Anthony Davis may prefer James Borrego over JJ Redick for the role.

“Not only has Borrego been a head coach twice already in Orlando and Charlotte compared to Redick’s lack of head coaching experience, but he and Davis overlapped briefly during Borrego’s first stint with the Pelicans after Davis was drafted No. 1 overall in June 2012,” Stein said.

James Borrego has prior experience as a head coach. Hence, he is widely viewed as the secondary option in the Lakers’ coaching search. However, his history with Davis is believed to be a significant factor in the preference for the former No. 1 pick.

The ultimate decision is expected to be announced after the conclusion of the NBA Finals. Speculations will continue to swirl regarding who will lead the Lakers from the sidelines in the upcoming season.