"CC already trying out the crutches"- WNBA fans in stitches over Caitlin Clark's shenanigans with injured Sydney Colson during Fever practice

The Indiana Fever were dealt a massive blow with season-ending injuries to Sydney Colson and Aari McDonald. Colson and McDonald suffered their respective injuries during Thursday's 95-60 loss to the Phoenix Mercury.

On Sunday, the Fever announced that they had signed Odyssey Sims to an emergency hardship contract.

However, despite the setback, Colson and McDonald were with the team for a practice session on Monday. The Indy Star's Chloe Peterson shared a clip of a portion of Monday's practice at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in which Colson appeared on crutches, while McDonald's injured right leg was on a scooter.

The clip caught the attention of Fever fans on social media.

"CC already trying out the crutches, that scooter is next 🤣," a fan said.

WNBA Louvre

@WNBAlouvre

@chloepeterson67 CC already trying out the crutches, that scooter is next 🤣

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@RT_Links123

@chloepeterson67 CC trying taking Syd's crutches and Lexie playing with Aari's scooter 😆. 💜 This team.

Other fans urged Clark to stay away from Colson's crutches.

ATRJESUSWBB

@ATRJESUSWBB

@chloepeterson67 Stay away from those crutches CC. Chill out please.

CC22Fan

@cc22_fan

@chloepeterson67 CC taking Syds crutches in the beginning. Stay far away from those CC no need for them

Trent Harvey

@TheTrentHarvey

@chloepeterson67 Notably too, Caitlin still does not appear to be in normal practice attire.

MD Olive

@OliveFlying

@chloepeterson67 I love seeing Aari and Syd with the team! 🫶♥️ Welcome Odyssey, good to see her on the court. 🔥

Colson was assessed with a torn left ACL following an awkward landing during the game against Phoenix. Meanwhile, McDonald has a broken bone in her foot.

Peterson noted that the injuries to both players allowed Indiana to sign players to hardship contracts. However, should the Fever sign two hardship players, they would need to release one once Clark returns to action.

Sims, the No. 2 pick of the 2014 draft, averages 11.2 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. The one-time WNBA All-Star played 12 games with the LA Sparks this season, putting up 9.8 ppg and 3.5 apg on 41.7% shooting, before being released last month.

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Stephanie White gives an update on Caitlin Clark's injury

During Monday's practice, Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White provided an update on Caitlin Clark's groin injury. According to White, the two-time WNBA All-Star was able to increase her individual workload but did not practice with the team.

"No return to practice," White said. "She's been able to get a little bit more of her full-court running with all her body weight. It's really building up from doing minimal to then building some endurance to do longer periods of time. She's been able to do a little bit more on the court in terms of how she moves, but not in the practice yet."

Indiana's matchup against the Dallas Wings on Tuesday will mark Caitlin Clark's 20th missed game this season and 11th straight due to a right groin issue.

Getting Clark healthy for the final stretch of the season is crucial for Indiana's playoff push. The Fever are tied for No. 5 in the standings with an 18-14 record. With 12 games remaining, they are just 2.5 games behind the second spot and have a two-game lead for the eighth and final playoff spot.