Caitlin Clark Likely to Play in Fever Game Friday After Back Injury
The Fever expect Clark back after one missed game, while the team faces scrutiny over its injury reporting and could be fined by the league.
- Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Golden State Valkyries at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, signaling a likely return after missing one game.
- Clark missed Wednesday's 90-73 win over the Portland Fire due to back soreness, an issue she has managed since the season opener with mid-game adjustments and heat therapy.
- Fever head coach Stephanie White defended the team's reporting protocol, emphasizing "we're not managing anything" regarding the season despite scrutiny over the late injury disclosure.
- The WNBA may investigate the Fever for potential protocol violations after fans and analysts questioned the team's decision to withhold Clark's injury status until hours before tip-off.
- Through four games this season, Clark remains a key offensive driver, averaging 24.3 points and 9.0 assists per contest despite the recurring back concerns.
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Caitlin Clark back in Fever lineup against Valkyries after missing one game with injury
Caitlin Clark is set to be back in action Friday night in the Indiana Fever’s game against the Golden State Valkyries after missing one game with an injury, the team announced.Clark, 24, was a late scratch and missed the Fever’s game Wednesday against the Portland Fire. The Fever disclosed Clark’s injury just two hours before tipoff, and she was not listed on the team’s injury report a day earlier when she didn’t practice.The WNBA warned the Fev…
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Fever’s Caitlin Clark (back) ‘probable’ to face Valkyries
The Indiana Fever did just fine in their first game without Caitlin Clark this season. And they're likely to have their All-Star back on the floor when they face the Golden State Valkyries on Friday night in Indianapolis. Clark, who played in just 13 games last season because of multiple injuries, was a late scratch
Indiana Fever Announce Caitlin Clark Injury Status vs Golden State Valkyries
The Indiana Fever are set to end their four-game homestand on Friday against the Golden State Valkyries. Caitlin Clark‘s back injury has been a hot topic over the past two days, though the Fever beat the Portland Fire without her on Wednesday night.According to the Fever’s official injury report, Clark is listed as probable for the Valkyries matchup due to a back injury. It’s an upgrade from her out status against the Fire, which the franchise a…
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