Caitlin Clark Misses WNBA Preseason Game Due to Leg Issue

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark sat out the team's WNBA preseason opener against the Washington Mystics due to a left leg issue, which was deemed precautionary. Clark, 23, has been durable in her career, playing in all 40 regular-season games and two playoff games last season. She averaged 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 8.4 assists. The Fever open the regular season May 17 against the Chicago Sky in Indianapolis.

Title: Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark Misses Preseason Opener Due to Left Leg Injury

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark missed the team's WNBA preseason opener against the Washington Mystics on Saturday due to a left leg injury. The injury was considered precautionary, and Clark was listed as questionable before the game. She warmed up before the match but was announced as out just before the game started, watching from the bench [1].

Clark, a first-team All-WNBA pick and 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year, played in all 40 regular-season games and both playoff games last season. She averaged 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 8.4 assists, helping the Fever secure their first playoff berth in eight seasons. Clark's durability has been a key factor in her success, as she never missed a game during her Division I career at Iowa, where she became the all-time scoring leader from 2020-2024 [2].

The Fever are scheduled to play another preseason exhibition game against the Brazil National Team on Sunday at 4 p.m. ET at Iowa's Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The team is exercising caution with back-to-back games to ensure Clark's long-term health and avoid putting her at risk for injury. Fever coach Stephanie White emphasized the team's approach to Clark's injury, stating, "We got to look at the long term. We gotta make sure that we're not putting Caitlin at risk for injury. It's a long season" [2].

Clark's injury is a setback for the Fever, who have high expectations for the 2025 season. The team has assembled a strong roster with the addition of several experienced players and a new head coach, Stephanie White. The Fever's regular season begins on May 17 against the Chicago Sky in Indianapolis [3].

References
[1] https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/44982882/caitlin-clark-sits-fever-exhibition-opener-leg-injury
[2] https://sports.yahoo.com/wnba/article/caitlin-clark-out-for-fevers-2025-preseason-opener-vs-mystics-with-left-leg-injury-165612073.html
[3] https://www.reddit.com/r/wnba/comments/1kbjj4i/final_roster_predictions_2025_edition_chapter_2/