Fever coach Stephanie White and reporter Lisa Salters are partners, and both have stepped away as Salters' mother deals with a health issue, according to Sunday night's ABC broadcast.

Lisa Salters' absence from ESPN's coverage of the NBA Finals was due to her mother's health concerns, prompting her to return home to be with her, accompanied by her partner, Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White.

Major Update on Stephanie White’s Partner Lisa Salters Amid Sky Game Absence originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White was not on the bench for Saturday’s 79-52 win over the Chicago Sky.