WNBA Fans React To Caitlin Clark Injury Announcement
WNBA Fans React To Caitlin Clark Injury Announcement originally appeared on The Spun.
WNBA fans likely got a rude awakening this morning when they learned that Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark was ruled out of today's game against the Los Angeles Sparks.
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A short while ago, the Fever announced that Clark will miss the game against the Sparks with a left groin injury. This will be the sixth game she's missed this season after playing the entirety of her rookie season in 2024.
On one hand, the injury would certainly explain why Clark has been going through one of the worst stretches of her playing career over the past three games. On the other hand, the Fever have struggled when Clark has struggled and might struggle even more in her complete absence.
WNBA fans were pretty bummed out by the news. Many were upset while others agreed that the injury explains her recent slump:
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"This explains a lot. No way she's this off, if not for injury. Rest up and back stronger," one user remarked.
"Good job playing her the last few seconds in a game already decided. The Connecticut folks have some explaining to do," wrote another.
"Let her sit until she is 100%. There is a lot of season left. She can't elevate for shots on a bum leg," a third pointed out.
"Ughhh nooo Caitlin's out tonight?? My heart can't take this. Wishing her a speedy recovery. Take all the time you need, queen. That left groin better behave because we will miss every inch of her magic on that court."
"Dang it! My mom and her friends were heading up for the game tonight."
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"Lighting an incense and praying to gods I don't believe in to heal that left leg."
COLLEGE PARK, GEORGIA - MAY 10: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever warms up prior to a preseason game against the Atlanta Dream on May 10, 2025 at Gateway Center Arena in College Park, Georgia. (Photo by)In the short term, the WNBA might take another ratings hit. The last time Clark was out for multiple games, ratings reportedly dropped in half.
Granted, some of the lost ratings might have been due to the ongoing NBA Finals. With no other major sporting events going on in this dead period of the summer, we might get a better idea of how the WNBA really looks when Clark isn't out there.
Related: Caitlin Clark Has Been Ruled Out For Thursday Night's Game
WNBA Fans React To Caitlin Clark Injury Announcement first appeared on The Spun on Jun 26, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
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