Calls mount for Caitlin Clark to leave Indiana Fever after latest issue

Caitlin Clark’s absence from the Indiana Fever’s win over the Portland Fire on Wednesday remains a hot-button issue worldwide.

The 24-year-old was a late scratch for the game, with head coach Stephanie White citing back issues Clark experienced during practice. 

Fans expressed displeasure over how the organization handled the situation.  Many pointed to Clark’s injury-riddled 2025 campaign as a cause for concern. The two-time All-Star played just 13 games last season due to a multitude of injuries.

Sports host Rachel Demita further stoked the flames. In a clip shared on X, Demita questioned whether Clark was better off elsewhere. 

“I don’t know if Caitlin staying with the Indiana Fever makes sense,” she said. “It’s also something where I think if this were an NBA organization, people would be fired by now.”

Demita doubled down, adding:

“This is the face of the league, your franchise player, your star player who’s never had injuries. People would be fired expeditiously.”

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Fans call for drastic changes after Indiana Fever’s handling of Caitlin Clark

Wednesday marked Clark’s first missed game of the 2026 season. Through four games, she averages 24.3 points, 9.0 assists and 5.0 rebounds per contest.

Demita also pointed out that the Fever must be held accountable for the supposed mismanagement of their star player.

“We see it happen. Even if it’s not the coach’s fault, even if it’s not the training staff’s fault, somebody has to go down for it,” she said. “And that’s what happens literally in every other league.”

Demita’s comments resonated with fans on X, drawing a wave of responses.

“She’s talking about more than that including what the team did last year,” one fan wrote.

“Fever can win games without CC. Fever need CC to help win a championship,” another replied.

“WNBA has too much of a buddy buddy system and it’s not cutthroat like the NBA… they will learn soon though lol,” a user said.

“I think she should of left and went over saes and play3d,” replied another.

“Shes right. Quicker the W gets rid of old mentality coaches and front offices the quicker the W will grow.,” a fan said.

“Caitlin should demand to be traded. She has power and needs to use it for her own good and the good of the league. I refuse to watch her play in a fever jersey at this point,” another added.

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