WNBA Issues Warning to Fever After Controversial Caitlin Clark Move
The WNBA has issued a warning to the Indiana Fever regarding their handling of Caitlin Clark's injury designation. Clark was ruled out shortly before a game against the Portland Fire, raising concerns about the team's adherence to injury reporting protocols. The league's warning indicates a potential violation, but no formal punishment has been imposed at this time.
- ▪Caitlin Clark was scratched from the game against the Portland Fire due to a back issue that arose just hours before tipoff.
- ▪The Indiana Fever did not list Clark on the injury report the day before the game, despite her missing practice.
- ▪The WNBA's warning suggests the Fever may have violated league rules on injury reporting, but no fines or suspensions have been issued yet.
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