Stephanie White Responds to Potential WNBA Discipline Over Caitlin Clark Decision
Summary
The Indiana Fever won a basketball game against the Portland Fire without their star player Caitlin Clark, who was held out due to a back issue. The team did not list Clark on the injury report before the game, which raised questions about whether they followed WNBA rules correctly, but the Fever's coach said they do not expect any punishment.Key Facts
- The Indiana Fever beat the Portland Fire 90-73 without Caitlin Clark playing.
- Clark was dealing with a back problem and missed practice the day before the game.
- The team expected Clark to play but held her out after she woke up stiff the game day.
- Clark was not listed on the official injury report before the match, raising rule concerns.
- WNBA rules require injury reports to be submitted by 5 p.m. the day before a game.
- Coach Stephanie White said not all players who miss practice must be on the injury report.
- White believes the Fever will not be punished for how they handled Clark’s status.
- Clark has had previous injuries but is currently healthy and performing well this season.
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