Caitlin Clark to miss Fever vs. Sparks due to back injury

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White confirmed that Caitlin Clark will sit out the upcoming matchup with the Los Angeles Sparks because of a back injury. Clark exited the recent 111-109 loss to Phoenix Mercury after a hard foul left her in pain, and medical staff diagnosed a strain that prevents her from playing on Saturday.

Her absence deprives the Fever of their primary offensive weapon, forcing the team to adjust its scoring strategy. White emphasized that the priority is Clark's recovery and hopes she returns fully for the remainder of the season.