Caitlin Clark listed probable for 16th time as Fever face roster challenges
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 4:39 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Caitlin Clark is listed as probable for the Indiana Fever ahead of the second half of the 2026 season. This marks the 16th time this season she has appeared on the injury report, causing concern for WNBA legend Cynthia Cooper, who believes the Fever must define player roles. Despite limited play due to a back injury, Clark averages 19.7 points and 7.7 assists per game. Kelsey Mitchell leads the Fever with 22.6 points per game, having recently set a franchise record with 38 consecutive games in double figures. The Fever, currently sixth in the standings at 14-10, will need to solidify their strategy as the All-Star Game approaches on July 25.
- •Caitlin Clark listed as probable for 16th time this season.
- •Indiana Fever currently sit sixth in the WNBA standings.
- •Kelsey Mitchell averages 22.6 points per game, setting a franchise record.
- •Fever face challenges defining roles with star talent as playoff intensity approaches.
- •All-Star Game scheduled for July 25, 2026.
- 4:39 AMYahoo Sports — “Figure That Out Now”: WNBA Legend Raises Concern Over Fever Locker Room Dilemma As Caitlin Clark Is Listed Probable for the 16th Time
"With two of the league’s best offensive players, Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell, on their team, the Fever have found themselves caught in a dilemma that has contributed to their roller-coaster ride so far. Now, with Clark being listed as probable on the injury report for the 16th time this season as per The Athletic’s James Boyd and the second half of the 2026 season just around the corner, WNBA legend Cynthia Cooper believes they can no longer afford to leave those roles undefined.
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