Caitlin Clark exits preseason game after collision with Wings defender
Fox News • • sports
Key Points:
- Indiana Fever star guard Caitlin Clark left the preseason game against the Dallas Wings after colliding with defender Alanna Smith, who received a Flagrant 1 foul for unsafe landing space.
- Clark, who hit a team-high 21 points despite exiting early, reported hitting her knee hard but appeared to avoid serious injury in the incident.
- The Fever’s head coach Stephanie White opted to rest Clark for the remainder of the game, prioritizing her recovery ahead of the regular season.
- Clark is returning from a challenging 2025 season, having played only 13 games due to injury after a standout rookie year.
- The Fever have one more preseason game before starting the regular season against the Dallas Wings on May 9, with the Wings featuring top draft pick Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers.
