Caitlin Clark, the standout player for the Indiana Fever, was unexpectedly ruled out of their game against the Portland Fire due to a back issue, raising eyebrows among fans and analysts. The decision came just two hours before tipoff, despite Clark not being listed on the injury report the previous day, even though she had missed practice. This late change prompted the WNBA to issue a warning to the Fever for potentially violating league injury reporting protocols. According to WNBA rules, teams must submit injury reports by 5 p.m. Eastern the day before a game and update them if there are significant changes before the game starts. The Fever's failure to report Clark's condition accurately has led to scrutiny, especially considering her status as the league's biggest star. Coach Stephanie White has also faced criticism over how she manages Clark's health and availability. Fortunately for the Fever, they have avoided severe penalties for now, with Clark listed as 'probable' for their upcoming game against the Golden State Valkyries, indicating her injury may not be serious.