Caitlin Clark cleared to play in Fever preseason finale after injury scare

The Indiana Fever wrap up their 2026 preseason schedule Saturday evening towards the Nigerian nationwide crew.

Caitlin Clark was not listed on the injury report coming into the sport. Concerns arose about her well being and speedy availability after she collided with a Dallas Wings participant in Thursday’s preseason matchup. She limped to the bench however appeared to stroll it off throughout a replay overview that resulted in a Flagrant 1 name.

Clark returned to make two free throws earlier than spending the rest of the sport on the sideline.

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Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever brings the ball up courtroom towards Azzi Fudd of the Dallas Wings in the course of the first half of a preseason recreation at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, on April 30, 2026. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

She completed with a team-high 21 factors. Clark made two of his three tried three-pointers, whereas flattening 11 of 13 from the free throw line. She additionally had two rebounds, 4 assists and one steal in the competition.

Two days later, the two-time All-Star is on the market for Saturday evening’s recreation regardless of the injury scare.

A string of accidents sidelined Clark in 2025, limiting the NCAA’s all-time scoring chief to 13 video games in her second WNBA season. The injury woes final 12 months included a groin pressure adopted by an ankle bone bruise.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark performs in the course of the first half towards the New York Liberty at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on Apr. 25, 2026. (John Jones/Imagn Images)

Ahead of the WNBA’s milestone thirtieth season, ESPN ranked the league’s prime 50 lively gamers. Back-to-back MVP and defending WNBA champion A’ja Wilson led the checklist at No. 1. She was additionally ESPN’s top-ranked participant coming into 2025. Clark was the No. 10 participant on the checklist.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark shoots the ball in the second half towards the Dallas Wings at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on April 30, 2026. (Trevor Ruszkowski/Imagn Images)

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Indiana seems to be getting wholesome forward of the common season, with Fever heart Aliyah Boston anticipated to make her debut Saturday. She missed the primary two exhibition video games after struggling an injury whereas taking part in in Unrivaled. Fever guard Ty Harris was additionally cleared to play Saturday.

The Fever open the common season on May 9 in Dallas towards the Wings.

Fox News’ Scott Thompson contributed to this report.

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