WNBA dishes out warning to Fever following Caitlin Clark injury drama
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- The WNBA issued an official warning to the Indiana Fever for failing to disclose Caitlin Clark’s injury status before their game against the Portland Fire, violating league rules requiring injury reports by 5 p.m. the day prior.
- Clark was unexpectedly ruled out less than two hours before tipoff due to a back injury, despite not appearing on the Fever’s official injury report the previous day; the team described the absence as part of a “strategic management plan.”
- Fever head coach Stephanie White emphasized Clark’s health, stating the back issue required time to heal, while Clark herself confirmed she intended to play and did not indicate she would miss the game.
- Clark’s injury status attracted significant attention due to her major impact on attendance and ratings, as well as her recent history of injuries, including a groin injury that limited her to 13 games last season.
- Despite Clark’s absence, the Fever secured a 90-73 victory over Portland and Clark returned to start in the following game against the Golden State Valkyries, with the team holding a 3-2 record.