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19 hours ago
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Indiana Fever Reveal Plans For Big Roster Change Amid Caitlin Clark's Injury
Indiana Fever Reveal Plans For Big Roster Change Amid Caitlin Clark's Injury originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever have struggled to secure a win since starplayer Caitlin Clark suffered a quad strain, leaving her out for at least two weeks. Advertisement On Saturday, the Fever fell to 0-2 without Clark following a home loss to the Connecticut Sun, the last winless team in the WNBA. But the Indiana (2-4) was dealt more injury news in their fourth loss of the 2025 WNBA season. Both point guard Sydney Colson (left leg) and backup guard Sophie Cunningham (right ankle) left the game with injuries of their own and were unable to participate in Sunday's practice. With three guards injured, the Fever may need to bring in another player to help fill that void. And that's exactly what team president Kelly Krauskopf is planning. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin ClarkEmily Faith Morgan-Imagn Images "We're down in numbers, but we're looking at adding another player for a replacement player to help us with the numbers and try to get people healthy," Krauskopf said. "Try to get a full roster back together. Games are still coming, so it's going to be an adjustment." Advertisement Krauskopf also added that she hopes to add another player before Tuesday's game against the Washington Mystics. Even new head coach Stephanie White is on board with signing the "best available" player. "I think best player available at that positon who can add value on both sides of the court," White said. "Certainly we need to add someone who can add value on the defensive end. We gotta add someone who can help us navigate and get into offense, who can handle the ball since we're down two healthy guards." If what Krauskopf and White are saying is true, the Fever will have a new player for their game against the Mystics on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. ET. Fever is yet to release a timetable on Clark's return but she is set to be reevaluated on June 9 where she hopes to return in action as they face the Atlanta Dream on June 10. Advertisement Related: Indiana Fever Make Announcement After Third Straight Loss This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
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19 hours ago
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Stephanie White Reveals Encouraging Injury Update Amid Caitlin Clark's Absence
Stephanie White Reveals Encouraging Injury Update Amid Caitlin Clark's Absence originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever are off to a rough start in the 2025 WNBA season with a 2-4 record and three losses in a row. Caitlin Clark has missed the last two games due to a left quadriceps strain and won't return until she's fully recovered. The original timeline was at least two weeks, but it's only been one week so far. Advertisement While the Fever need others to step up in Clark's absence, two more players were injured in Friday's loss to the Connecticut Sun: Sydney Colson and Sophie Cunningham. Colson, who started at point guard in Clark's place, suffered a left leg injury in the first quarter. Cunningham, meanwhile, re-aggravated the right ankle that kept her out of the first two games of the season in the fourth quarter. Fans were concerned after neither player returned. But on Sunday, head coach Stephanie White shared an update on both players, saying they are "day-to-day," and "we got good news." "I think we got good news from both of their MRIs, as good of news as you can get," White said. 'And so right now, it's a day-to-day thing. We're looking forward to hopefully them returning at some point sooner rather than later, but at the same time, it's how each of them progresses in their rehab.' New Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White speaks during a press conference.© Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Fever practiced with only seven players on Sunday, as Clark, Colson, Cunningham, and Damiris Dantas were all out. Colson did get some shots up afterward, and Dantas was given a rest day. Advertisement Fever president Kelly Krauskopf told the media on Sunday that the team has looked into adding a player to the roster before Tuesday's game against the Washington Mystics, given the recent injuries. 'We're down in numbers," Krauskopf said. "But we're looking at adding another player for a replacement player. Help us with our numbers and try to get people healthy and try to get a full roster back together. I mean, game are still coming, so it's going to be an adjustment. But we have a good group. We have good depth. Thankfully, that should help us." Related: WNBA Suffers Big Blow After Caitlin Clark Injury Related: Paul George Doesn't Hold Back on Caitlin Clark's Trash Talk This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
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21 hours ago
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Indiana Fever Get Good News After Sophie Cunningham Video Emerges
Indiana Fever Get Good News After Sophie Cunningham Video Emerges originally appeared on Athlon Sports. At this point, the Indiana Fever will take any good health news that they can get. It was only a week ago that the team found out that star guard Caitlin Clark would miss two weeks because of an injury to her left quad, and in the time that has elapsed since, things have only further unraveled for the team. Advertisement There were losses to the Mystics and Sun, two winless teams. There was the ill-advised decision to give Sydney Colson not only a starting role, but 30-plus minutes. Then there were more injuries, with Colson suffering a right leg injury and Sophie Cunningham going down with an ankle injury. The Fever were, according to reporter Scott Agness of "The Fieldhouse Files," limited to seven players in practice on Sunday. Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) is helped off the court after an injury Friday, May 30, 2025, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Connecticut Sun defeated the Indiana Fever, 85-83.© Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images But there was good news, according to coach Stephanie White. While Clark remains out for at least another week, injuries to Colson and Cunningham were not all that bad. 'I think we got good news from both of their MRIs, as good of news as you can get,' White said, via the Indy Star. 'And so right now, it's a day-to-day thing. We're looking forward to hopefully them returning at some point sooner rather than later, but at the same time, it's how each of them progresses in their rehab.' Advertisement And Agness showed video of Cunningham at practice, looking none too worse for wear. Cunningham wore slides--not a brace or walking boot--and was moving without a limp. The Fever play the Mystics at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Tuesday, and while there's no sure timeline on whether Cunningham or Colson will be back by then, it's at least a possibility that has not yet been ruled out. At 2-4, and with three straight losses on the docket, the Fever are badly in need of a win. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Sophie Cunningham Publicly Challenges Fever Coach Over Injury Status
Following an unfortunate preseason injury to Sophie Cunningham's right ankle, the Indiana Fever is in danger of playing their WNBA season opener against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky without one of their most important offseason additions. If you believe head coach Stephanie White, that is it. Advertisement "She continues to be day-to-day," the first-year coach said at Fever practice on Thursday. "It's a long season, so we want to make sure we're making the best long-term decisions when it comes to her health and wellness." Cunningham did not practice on Wednesday. White said all Cunningham did on Thursday was sit on the sidelines and talk. She could hardly finish the thought before Cunningham, who was dribbling and shooting right behind her, butted in with a conflicting injury report right on cue. Indiana Fever guard Sophie Becker-Imagn Images "I'm ready to play!" the 28-year-old guard crooned. "I'm going crazy." She punctuated her plea by knocking down a corner three in front of the crowd of reporters interviewing White ahead of the showdown with the Sky on Saturday. Cunningham's presence would be a major boost against Chicago. Cunningham averaged 10.5 points per game across her last three seasons with the Phoenix Mercury, ranking inside the top 20 in three-pointers made per minute each year. Advertisement At 6-foot-1, she can guard multiple positions, making her a versatile addition alongside Fever backcourt duo Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell. Cunningham sustained her injury while attempting to come down with a rebound against the Atlanta Dream in the third quarter of the Fever's final preseason game. Though she sat out the rest of the game, she bounced back quickly and returned to social media in good spirits. Depending on who you believe, her return to the court may be just as fast. Related: Caitlin Clark Leaves Indiana Fever Practice Player Speechless Related: Caitlin Clark Gets Big Reality Check From Indiana Fever Coach
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Caitlin Clark's Teammate Makes Public Request to Injured Fever Star
Caitlin Clark's Teammate Makes Public Request to Injured Fever Star originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Caitlin Clark's superstar status cannot protect her from the demands of her Indiana Fever teammates, and her current injury does not appear to be giving her any extra sympathy either. Advertisement On Saturday night, Fever guard Sophie Cunningham went on social media and suggested a "fix" to Clark's attitude after a video of the two players went viral on social media. The interaction in question took place during Indiana's 85-83 loss to the Connecticut Sun on Friday. It was Clark's second consecutive game missed with a quad injury. Cunningham also appeared to hurt her ankle during the game, which ended as the Fever's third loss in a row. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts to a call from the referee on Friday, May 30, 2025, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Connecticut Sun defeated the Indiana Fever, 85-83. © Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images In the second quarter, the cameras trained on Clark while she sat on the bench caught the 23-year-old looking at Cunningham while she adjusted her hair. Cunningham saw the funny side of it, reposting this video on her Instagram story to her 420,000 followers. She tagged Clark's account with a friendly complaint in the caption: "fix your face homie." Advertisement It was not the only time Clark's facial expression caught attention on the bench on Friday. Fans also took notice of this eye roll while she chatted during the Fever's loss. Sophie Cunningham delivers a public request to Caitlin Clark.@sophie_cham/Instagram One thing that remains clear during Clark's injury is that everything she does will continue to be picked apart, whether it is on the basketball court or not. However, Cunningham's ability to lean into the joke after the viral moment shows how valuable it was for the franchise to bring in experienced veterans who can help shield Clark from the spotlight — even if that comes with a little bit of ribbing on social media along the way. Advertisement The Fever's next game is against the Washington Mystics on Tuesday night. Clark will miss at least two more games with the quad injury, including that game and next Saturday's rematch with Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky before being re-evaluated for a potential return. Related: Caitlin Clark's Eye Roll During Indiana Fever Loss Catches Attention Related: Sophie Cunningham Publicly Challenges Fever Coach Over Injury Status This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
