Fans float wild conspiracy theories after Caitlin Clark's late scratch from Fever game
Caitlin Clark was unexpectedly scratched from the Indiana Fever's game against the Portland Fire due to a back injury. Coach Stephanie White stated that Clark is healthy but mentioned back stiffness, leading to confusion among fans. This situation has sparked various conspiracy theories regarding the team's transparency and Clark's relationship with the coaching staff.
- ▪Caitlin Clark was scratched from the lineup less than two hours before the game.
- ▪Coach Stephanie White claimed Clark is healthy but cited back stiffness as the reason for her absence.
- ▪Fans have speculated about possible motives behind Clark's late scratch, including team dynamics and marketing concerns.
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OutKick-Sports Fans float wild conspiracy theories after Caitlin Clark's late scratch from Fever game Coach Stephanie White said Clark is 'healthy' but also cited back stiffness, sparking fan theories on social media By Dan Zaksheske OutKick Published May 21, 2026 11:32am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video WNBA Hates Caitlin Clark Because She is White | OutKick The Show w/ Clay Travis They don't know how to market their stars... The Indiana Fever scratched superstar guard Caitlin Clark less than two hours before the team's game on Wednesday night against the Portland Fire. The official announcement cited a back injury.
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