WNBA issues warning amid Caitlin Clark injury controversy, per report: What it means for Fever
The WNBA has issued a warning to the Indiana Fever regarding Caitlin Clark's absence from the injury report. Clark missed a recent game due to back soreness, raising concerns about the team's transparency. The Fever is expected to be more cautious with their injury reporting moving forward, especially concerning Clark's status.
- ▪Caitlin Clark missed a game against the Portland Fire after not appearing on the injury report.
- ▪The WNBA's warning is a response to concerns about the Fever's handling of injury disclosures.
- ▪Clark has faced health issues, missing 31 games last season and dealing with back soreness this year.
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wnba-issues-warning-amid-caitlin-131658874.html |
| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 13:16:58 +0000 |
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