Caitlin Clark returns to Fever lineup after late scratch with back injury, official warning
Caitlin Clark has returned to the Indiana Fever lineup after missing a game due to back soreness. She was initially listed as 'probable' for the matchup against the Golden State Valkyries. The Fever received an official warning from the league regarding her injury management practices.
- ▪Caitlin Clark was ruled out of the Fever's previous game against the Portland Fire due to back soreness.
- ▪The team announced that Clark would be active for the game against the Valkyries.
- ▪Head coach Stephanie White clarified that Clark's absence was not due to load management, stating she is healthy.
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