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Caitlin Clark Fuels Fever Offense as WNBA Warns Team Over Late Injury Report

With Clark producing MVP-level numbers, a league warning for a May 20 last-minute scratch has raised fresh questions about the Fever’s injury transparency.

May 22, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) in the first half against the Golden State Valkyries at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Fever scratched Caitlin Clark less than two hours before tipoff on May 20 because of back soreness, a move the WNBA later flagged with an official warning for late injury reporting.
  • Clark returned within days and has averaged about 23.8 points and 9.0 assists early this season while posting a 22-point, 9-assist game after the Portland absence.
  • Indiana’s offense sits at the top of the league near 93.7 points per game, and Clark’s play has powered a 4-2 start and a three-game winning streak for the franchise.
  • Fans and reporters have questioned the Fever’s handling of recurring injuries for Clark and Aliyah Boston, saying the late scratch revived concerns about how the team discloses player status.
  • Stat corrections this month gave Clark new WNBA milestones for 30-plus/10-plus games and career 20+/10+ games, and her surging popularity has heightened scrutiny of every health update.