Indiana Fever coach explains Caitlin Clark's early substitution against Fire
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 12:04 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White addressed her decision to substitute Caitlin Clark early during the game against the Portland Fire on May 31, 2026. Clark had two points and three assists in just under three minutes before leaving the game. Following her substitution, the Fire took control with a 13-2 run. White noted that both Clark and Aliyah Boston are managing minutes due to previous injuries. Clark finished the game with six points while the Fever suffered a road loss, prompting them to regroup before facing the Atlanta Dream on June 4.
- •Caitlin Clark logged 22 minutes with six points against Portland.
- •Portland went on a 13-2 run after Clark's early substitution.
- •Clark is managing minutes after an injury-plagued 2025 season.
- •Indiana Fever will play the Atlanta Dream on June 4.
- 12:04 PMYahoo Sports — Indiana Fever’s locker room reaction to explosive Caitlin Clark-Stephanie White outburst emerges
- 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Stephanie White comments on early Caitlin Clark substitution vs. Fire
"During the Indiana Fever’s loss to the Portland Fire on Saturday, head coach Stephanie White was caught screaming at Caitlin Clark. This came after Clark, who appeared to be heating up offensively, was substituted out in favor of rookie Raven Johnson.
"Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White dissected her decision to sit Caitlin Clark early at the Portland Fire on Saturday night.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 12:04 PMIndiana Fever’s locker room reaction to explosive Caitlin Clark-Stephanie White outburst emerges
During the Indiana Fever’s loss to the Portland Fire on Saturday, head coach Stephanie White was caught screaming at Caitlin Clark. This came after Clark, who appeared to be heating up offensively, was substituted out in favor of rookie Raven Johnson.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 12:30 AMStephanie White comments on early Caitlin Clark substitution vs. Fire
Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White dissected her decision to sit Caitlin Clark early at the Portland Fire on Saturday night.
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