The spotlight was set, the stage ready—but Caitlin Clark won’t be stepping on it. As the WNBA shifts into preseason gear, the Indiana Fever hit a speed bump. Their 2024 ROTY has been ruled out of the 2025 opener against the Mystics. And now, with tipoff underway, her absence echoes louder than expected.
In a surprising turn, just a day ago, Clark’s availability spiraled into doubt after the Fever listed her as “Questionable (Left Leg).” Then came her own words: “Just a little tightness,” she told reporters, adding, “I’ll go through warmups and everything, and then they’ll decide if I’m gonna go or not. But it will be the medical team’s decision.”
Jun 30, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts against the Phoenix Mercury during a WNBA game at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Meanwhile, Stephanie White didn’t say it outright, but the writing was on the wall. The Fever’s head coach danced around Caitlin Clark’s status with careful words. Still, her tone hinted at the bigger picture. So, sitting Clark out on Saturday? It suddenly made perfect sense.
But now, with the ongoing WNBA preseason game against the Mystics, the Indiana Fever are fumbling. Is this an effect of the 23-year-old superstar’s absence or a mere coincidence? Because whatever this is, the fans aren’t happy.
This is a developing story…
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