Will Caitlin Clark play in Fever's game Saturday against the Sparks? What we learned from practice
Clark missed the past four games due to a left groin injury. The Fever are 3-1 during the stretch, which included a WNBA Commissioner's Cup finals win over the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday.
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Clark averages 18.2 points, 8.9 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.6 steals in nine games this season. The two-time WNBA All-Star missed five games earlier this season with a left quad strain. When asked about minutes restrictions ahead of her June 14 return, Clark called the concept 'silly.'
White is aware of her star player's stance on limited playing time.
'She's stated she's not a fan of minute restrictions,' White said after practice Friday. 'If there is going to be a minutes restriction, maybe we'll hold her another game. I prioritize her long-term health and wellness and making sure that when she comes back, she's 100%.'
Editor's note: A story with new information on Caitlin Clark and Damiris Dantas is available here.
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