Caitlin Clark to miss game against Los Angeles Sparks, Fever coach Stephanie White confirms

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The Indiana Fever will be without their biggest offensive weapon Saturday against the Los Angeles Sparks.

Fever star Caitlin Clark has been ruled out due to an injury she received in a game against the Phoenix Mercury.

While many believe the injury stemmed from an incident in which Mercury guard Alyssa Thomas appeared to punch Clark in the throat, she actually exited the game nearly a quarter later after landing awkwardly while being fouled by Valeriane Ayayi.

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Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas scrambles to get up over Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark during a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on June 24, 2026. The Phoenix Mercury defeated the Indiana Fever 111-109. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)

Clark left the game with a back injury immediately after and it is believed that's the same reason she will be missing the game against the Sparks over the weekend.

Fever head coach Stephanie White confirmed Clark would be out for Saturday's game, and added that there's "no indication" on how long she will be out and didn't give a timetable for her return.

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With regard to the throat punch, Thomas was not called for a foul for the incident during the game, but she was subsequently suspended for one game by the WNBA for her conduct.

These incidents come on the heels of Clark being left off the WNBA's 30th anniversary poster