Caitlin Clark won't be on minutes restriction in return today: 'I think they're silly'
Caitlin Clark will return to the court today against the New York Liberty (3 p.m., ABC).
After missing five straight games with a quadriceps strain, Clark says she will not be on a minutes restriction.
'I'm not a huge fan of minutes restrictions, I think they're silly," Clark said pregame Saturday. "I told them, 'I don't want to come back unless I'm 100% full go.' Why would I be out there to play 20 minutes? I'm out there to win and give everything I have to this team. My rotations may be a little shorter just to keep me fresher. I haven't played a game in three weeks now, so my lungs might be a little bit different for myself... so no minutes restriction, my rotations just may be a little bit quicker, just shorter periods to make sure I have my lungs with me."
More: How Caitlin Clark got 'the whole perspective' with Fever coaches while out with injury
Clark has been out for about three weeks after suffering a quad strain May 24 against the Liberty. She reported pain after that game, which the Fever lost, 90-88, and got an MRI that diagnosed the strain.
Clark started practice again on June 9. She still missed Indiana's game at Atlanta on June 10, but that was part of her ramp-up period to get back into game shape, getting back into the rhythm and the intricacies of the game.
"It's definitely been a process," Clark said Friday. "I think the hardest part is when you, like, get to feel really good, and it's just a process of, like, working yourself back into actually getting up and down and getting out there with my teammates... I'm super, super excited, antsy to get out there, probably shake off a little bit of rust."
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Newsweek
37 minutes ago
- Newsweek
U.S. Open: Players Defend Wyndham Clark's Locker Room Destruction
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. So much has been made this week of Oakmont Country Club's carnage created for players at the 2025 U.S. Open. More players finished worse than 20-over par than are in red figures. Just think about that. The cut line landed at +7, with several stars falling below including defending champion Bryson DeChambeau. But so too did the 2023 U.S. Open winner, Wyndham Clark. Clark bogeyed his 36th and final hole to miss the cut by a single stroke. Afterward, he allegedly took out his frustration on the members locker rooms at Oakmont Country Club. 🚨🥾🚪 #NEW: Wyndham Clark allegedly damaged several lockers in the change room at Oakmont Country Club following a missed cut, per @TronCarterNLU. Additionally, Clark recently destroyed a T-mobile sign at the PGA Championship not long ago. Is this behaviour acceptable? — NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) June 15, 2025 Images of the destruction surfaced, prompting fans reactions. But after news of the incident surfaced, pro golfers have come to his defense. "This is minimal regards what I've seen other players do. Players you would never expect. Oakmont will test any players mental fortitude. Seen it in person. Guess who? 2016," Graeme McDowell cryptically posted. Interestingly, the 2016 U.S. Open he is referencing also was played at Oakmont. OAKMONT, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 12: Wyndham Clark of the United States (L) and Matt Fitzpatrick of England walk off the seventh tee during the first round of the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club... OAKMONT, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 12: Wyndham Clark of the United States (L) and Matt Fitzpatrick of England walk off the seventh tee during the first round of the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club on June 12, 2025 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. (Photo by) More"I have inflicted severe Locker destruction through the years at US Opens and paid my fines. Generally they have been our temporary build lockers. Not members lockers. Not that that's an excuse. Generally it's been when I've felt the USGA have pushed the limits over the edge 🤦🏼♂️," Ian Poulter then replied to the tweet. This was not the first time Clark has left his own carnage behind. A month ago, he flung his golf club and damaged the T-Mobile sign at the PGA Championship. That prompted an extensive apology from the former U.S. Open winner on social media. That begs the question whether Clark will post anything after his latest reported outburst. Will he receive any fines? After the two best years of his professional career in 2023 and 2024, things have not gone well in 2025. In 16 events, Clark has missed the cut four times and has just one top 10. More Golf: Scottie Scheffler Reveals Feeling Being 'Hit by a Bus' at U.S. Open
Yahoo
41 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Angel Reese records first triple-double of WNBA career in Sky's win vs. Sun
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese recorded the first triple-double of her career in Sunday's game against the Connecticut Sun. Reese had 11 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists in a team-high 36 minutes in Chicago's 78-66 victory over Connecticut. Reese set her milestone on an assist to Ariel Atkins, who hit a long two-point shot to put the Sky up by 14 with 2:45 left. Advertisement Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark had the WNBA's other triple-double this season with a 20-point, 10-rebound, and 10-assist performance in a win over the Sky on May 17. Reese, in her second year, is averaging 10.3 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 2.7 assists for Chicago, which had five players in double figures against the Sun and broke a three-game losing streak. The 23-year-old Reese has set numerous WNBA records in her short time in the league. Earlier this season, she became the fastest player to reach 500 career points and 500 rebounds, setting the mark in just 38 career games. Last season, she set league marks with the most rebounds per game (13.1), total rebounds in a season (446), and offensive rebounds in a season (172). Reese also had 26 double-doubles in 2024, including 15 straight at one point to set another record. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Angel Reese records first career triple-double as Sky beats Sun
Yahoo
41 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Caitlin Clark Bracing for Tough Situation After Return From Injury
Caitlin Clark Bracing for Tough Situation After Return From Injury originally appeared on Athlon Sports. There was a lot of anticipation leading up to Saturday's showdown between the Indiana Fever and the New York Liberty. This is after the Fever announced that Caitlin Clark was set to return after a five-game injury absence in Indiana's home matchup against the defending champs. Advertisement Clark proved on Saturday that she lives for the big moments. With the spotlights all over her, the 23-year-old turned in her best performance of the campaign. Clark dropped a season-high 32 points on 11-of-20 shooting, while also knocking down seven triples on the evening. The reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year also registered eight rebounds, nine assists, a steal and a block, as she led the Fever to a massive 102-88 victory against a previously undefeated Liberty side. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) during a game. Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images After the game, Clark spoke openly about how good her body felt during the game. Clearly, the quad injury that kept her out for the past three weeks was a non-issue against New York. Advertisement "My legs felt really strong, I felt in good shape," Clark said, via Michael Voepel of ESPN. "A lot of that is credit to our medical team. They have kept me in shape." "Now for me, it's just how I recover, especially with the schedule that we have coming up." Clark revealed that she is currently still on the road to full recovery after missing an extended period. The next couple of weeks will be a tough stretch for Indiana as they play six games in the span of 11 days. Clark and the Fever's medical team will use the next two days to make sure that Clark is able to recover well ahead of their next game, which is on Tuesday against the Connecticut Sun. Advertisement After all, Clark will still need to shake off some of that rust and get her conditioning back up to 100% following a lengthy spell on the sidelines. This is despite the fact that her performance on Saturday night seems to indicate otherwise. Related: Pat McAfee Had One Word for Caitlin Clark on Saturday Related: Pacers Get Unfortunate Caitlin Clark News on Friday Related: Sophie Cunningham Left Speechless by Statement From Indiana Fever President This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
