WNBA dishes out warning to Fever following Caitlin Clark injury drama
The WNBA has issued a warning to the Indiana Fever for not properly disclosing Caitlin Clark's injury prior to a recent game. Clark was ruled out shortly before the game against the Portland Fire, despite not being listed on the injury report. The Fever avoided a financial penalty but faced scrutiny due to Clark's significant impact on the league.
- ▪The WNBA requires teams to submit injury designations by 5 p.m. the day before games.
- ▪Caitlin Clark missed the Fever's 90-73 victory over Portland due to a back injury.
- ▪The Fever received an official warning but did not incur a financial penalty.
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WNBA WNBA dishes out warning to Fever following Caitlin Clark injury drama By Bryan Fonseca Published May 22, 2026, 8:52 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The WNBA issued a warning to the Indiana Fever after the team failed to properly disclose Caitlin Clark’s injury before Wednesday night’s game against the Portland Fire. Clark was unexpectedly ruled out less than two hours before tipoff despite not appearing on the Fever’s official injury report the previous day. The absence was part of a “strategic management plan for this season,” Fever beat reporter Scott Agness reported. Caitlin Clark dribbles the ball against the Seattle Storm at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 17 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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