Caitlin Clark injury update: Latest news on Fever star’s back trouble, status vs. Fire originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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Indiana fans hoping to watch Caitlin Clark and the Fever take on expansion side the Portland Fire on Wednesday were greeted with a disconcerting sight a little more than an hour before the prospective tilt.
Indiana ruled Clark out with a back ailment, denying those slated to pool into Gainbridge Fieldhouse — and the millions more set to watch the contest unfold on USA Network — with the opportunity to watch one of the W’s grandest talents.
Here’s the latest on Clark’s absence, an eye-catching — but reportedly benign — nonappearance amid a frantic part of the Fever’s calendar.
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Caitlin Clark injury update
Clark was ruled out of Wednesday’s game with a back injury, according to the Indianapolis Star’s Chloe Peterson. Clark hadn’t been listed on any injury report beforehand.
According to Fieldhouse File’s Scott Agness, there is “no new injury or concern” regarding Clark’s health. Rather, her absence is “part of a strategic management play” for the Iowa alum, who played in just 13 games last season. Indiana is taking part in its fourth game in eight days. The Fever will return to the floor to face off against the Valkyries on Friday night.
Clark was a full participant in Tuesday’s practice. Indiana ruled her out on Wednesday, just 100 minutes before tip-off. She should be back in Fever colors before long, with that Golden State contest looking the likeliest option for her to return to action.
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Caitlin Clark 2026 season stats
- 24.3 points per game
- 5.0 rebounds per game
- 9.0 assists per game
- 1.0 steals per game
- 1.0 blocks per game
- 5.0 turnovers per game
- 42.5 percent field goal shooting
- 32.4 percent 3-point shooting
- 100.0 percent free throw shooting
Fever upcoming schedule
Here’s a look at the next five games on Indiana’s slate:
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | Channel |
| Weds., May 20 | vs. Fire | 7 p.m. | USA Network, DIRECTV |
| Fri., May 22 | vs. Valkyries | 7:30 p.m. | ION, fubo, DIRECTV |
| Thurs., May 28 | at Valkyries | 10 p.m. | Prime Video |
| Sat., May 30 | at Fire | 8 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+, fubo, DIRECTV |
| Thurs., June 4 | vs. Dream | 7 p.m. | Prime Video |
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