How's Caitlin Clark's back? Latest injury update on Fever star

[ASFN Admin]

The Indiana Fever are clearly trying to be very careful about Caitlin Clark's health this season.

And understandably so. The Fever have WNBA title-contention aspirations and do not want a repeat of last season, when Clark played in just 13 games due to lingering injuries. The latest episode of this apparent mission came when the Fever sat Clark down for a game against the Portland Fire because of a back problem that was actually part of a larger strategy.

We're seeing the Clark strategy coming to fruition. The superstar guard is officially probable for the Fever's next game against the Golden State Valkyries on Friday night. Sometimes, you just need a night off amid health maintenance:

Status Report for tomorrow's game vs. Golden State:

Caitlin Clark - Probable (back) pic.twitter.com/q4WAdxqgE4

— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) May 21, 2026

Through four games played so far, Clark is averaging 24.3 points, five rebounds, and nine assists on 42-32-100 shooting splits. That is, quite obviously, elite. And for it to continue, the Fever will have to be as proactive as possible about Clark's health all season.

This article originally appeared on For The Win: Caitlin Clark injury update: Is Fever star (back) playing vs. Valkyries?

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