Will an injured Caitlin Clark play in the WNBA All-Star Game? Here's what we know.
Clark is slated to both play in the All-Star Game as a captain and compete in the 3-Point Contest, and Fever coach Stephanie White shared that it will ultimately be up to Clark as to whether or not she participates.
"Caitlin and her team will make decisions when it comes to All-Star," White told reporters on Wednesday evening.
While we're sure the Fever will give their input for what they will prefer for Clark's long-term health, it looks like whether or not Clark joins in on the festivities this weekend through her injury will be up to her.
We'll see what Clark and her team decides, as we could see her taking either route. She could err on the side of caution, or she could feel well enough by the weekend to join in on the fun.
We'll know soon enough what she decides and keep you updated once we know the answer.
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