Updated
Updated · Fox News · Jul 8
Caitlin Clark Returns for 1 Game, Sits Thursday as Fever Manage Back Injury
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Jul 8

Caitlin Clark Returns for 1 Game, Sits Thursday as Fever Manage Back Injury

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 8

Summary

  • Stephanie White said Caitlin Clark will be active Wednesday against Los Angeles but already ruled out for Thursday at Phoenix in Indiana’s back-to-back.
  • The Fever are managing Clark’s lingering back injury, while Aliyah Boston will miss Wednesday and return Thursday in the opposite half of the plan.
  • Clark had been sidelined after the back issue and is averaging 21.2 points, 8.2 assists and 4.0 rebounds through 17 games this season.
  • Indiana enters the move after beating Las Vegas 84-68 without Clark, underscoring the team’s effort to protect its star’s long-term health.

Insights

Is resting Caitlin Clark a championship strategy or a costly gamble for the struggling Indiana Fever?
Is the WNBA prioritizing player health at the expense of the new fans fueling its unprecedented growth?