Caitlin Clark’s unexpected injury absence could land Fever in WNBA trouble
Caitlin Clark's unexpected absence due to back soreness may lead to trouble for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA. The team did not list her on the injury report prior to the game, which could be a violation of league rules. Coach Stephanie White emphasized that the decision was made for caution, not load management.
- ▪Caitlin Clark was ruled out of a game due to back soreness, despite not being on the injury report.
- ▪The Fever's failure to report her absence could be seen as a violation of WNBA rules.
- ▪Coach Stephanie White stated that the decision was made to ensure Clark's health and was not related to load management.
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WNBA Caitlin Clark’s unexpected injury absence could land Fever in WNBA trouble By Ryan Giancola Published May 21, 2026, 3:05 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The Indiana Fever might be in hot water after possibly violating WNBA rules. Just before Wednesday night’s 90-73 home win over the Fire, the team surprisingly announced that star Caitlin Clark would not play due to back soreness despite not being on the injury report. Clark, though, was held out of practice Tuesday, making the series of events potentially problematic in the league’s eyes. Caitlin Clark in street clothes after being ruled out of the game.
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