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Caitlin Clark ruled out for Indiana Fever's game against Sparks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 8:29 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Caitlin Clark ruled out for Indiana Fever's game against Sparks

Summary

Caitlin Clark has been ruled out of the Indiana Fever's upcoming game against the Los Angeles Sparks due to a back injury sustained during a loss to the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday. Stephanie White, the Fever's coach, provided the update and expressed optimism about Clark's recovery ahead of a July 5 matchup against the Las Vegas Aces. Jason Whitlock speculated about a possible rift between Clark and White, suggesting Clark's absence could signal a desire for a trade. There are currently no other reports to support Whitlock's claims.

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Status Watch

•Caitlin Clark has back injury, ruled out for game against Sparks.
•Clark tweaked her back during Wednesday's loss to Mercury.
•Stephanie White optimistic about Clark's recovery for July 5 Aces game.
•Jason Whitlock speculates about a rift between Clark and White.
•No confirmation from other sources on trade demands or rift.

Latest Updates

8:29 PMYahoo Sports — “This Is Her Trade-Demand Moment”: Jason Whitlock Makes Massive Claim About Caitlin Clark After Injury Update From Stephanie White

What they're saying

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Analyst Jason Whitlock sparked massive speculation on Friday after Stephanie White announced the latest injury update on Caitlin Clark. White said that Clark had been ruled out of the Indiana Fever’s upcoming game against the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday.
— Yahoo Sports

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