"Stephanie White is taking advantage of CC" - WNBA fans erupt as Caitlin Clark’s status vs Atlanta Dream revealed by Fever coach

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark started the season with much fanfare. Sadly, injury came knocking after she suffered a quad strain on May 24 against the New York Liberty.

While many fans were expecting her back on the court against the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday, that hope was dampened as Fever coach Stephanie White told reporters on Monday that she will miss the game.

One fan on X (formerly Twitter) accused coach White of taking advantage of Caitlin Clark.

Colby

@italian_mafia1

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It sounds like Stephanie White is taking advantage of CC and stalling her as long she can. Just a wild theory.

More fans directed their anger at coach White:

Michael

@Michael72017843

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If CC does not make the all star, Steph needs to go.

Brock A Profit

@bprofit09

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Sure seems like they are holding her back.

Jess

@Feverbandwagon

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Another game without the 🐐.

While some fans were particularly excited about the news, others were hopeful she'll be fit to face the New York Liberty on Saturday.

Isaac Simpson 🐻🐯🏀

@Isaac_NBA

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Just like I said from the first day she was injured…it was always going to be the game against the #Liberty🗽 for her return.

AK

@Sudharsan_AK10

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Its okay. Rest up and be back for the Liberty game

Hussein

@Tunde_smallzz

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No worries, tell her to line it up against liberty on Saturday for me

Missing the upcoming game will be the fifth consecutive game that Clark has been out. It will be the first time she has missed game action across her collegiate and professional careers.

It was initially reported that she would be sidelined for at least two weeks due to the injury on May 26. On Thursday, Clark said that - after being reevaluated over the weekend - she could possibly return for Tuesday's tilt but that she would not rush back.

After facing Atlanta on Tuesday, the Fever don't play again until Saturday. They host the Liberty next and this will give the team ample practice time to see whether Clark is any closer to her return.

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Caitlin Clark's imminent return to boast teammate, WNBA legend Rebecca Lobo predicts

The Indiana Fever have found their groove, winning their last two games in Caitlin Clark's absence. Meanwhile, Aliyah Boston's stats have risen in that timespan, leading WNBA legend Rebecca Lobo to predict what the return oc Cailin Clark could bring to her game.

"Aliyah Boston’s efficiency has been off the charts in the last 4 games. Shooting 78% in that stretch (all without Caitlin Clark). She averages 12.8 FGA with CC and only 6.8 FGA without her, in similar minutes (31mpg vs 28mpg). Could be poised for a monster scoring outburst when CC returns," Lobo tweeted.

Clark's absence has been felt, but fans of the Fever are happy that the team have stepped things up in her absence. With the Liberty game coming, the 2024 Rookie of the Year's return will be eagerly anticipated.