Caitlin Clark showed her sense of humor on Friday, poking fun at Indiana Fever teammate Sophie Cunningham just hours after learning she would miss yet another game with a stubborn left-groin strain.
Earlier in the day, the Fever announced that their star guard will remain sidelined for Saturday’s home clash with the Los Angeles Sparks, her fifth straight absence and tenth overall this season. Undeterred, Clark jumped onto social media when the team shared workout photos, singling out an image of Cunningham mid-sprint—her ponytail frozen in a gravity-defying arch—and cheekily wrote, “love this hairstyle,” while tagging her friend.
Cunningham has stepped into an enforcer’s role during Clark’s absence, giving the Fever an edge while the offense adjusts. Indiana has strung together three consecutive victories without its leading scorer, capped by Tuesday’s Commissioner’s Cup triumph over the league-best Minnesota Lynx—an impressive win, even though Cup results do not affect the regular-season standings.
Head coach Stephanie White continues to label Clark’s groin issue a “day-to-day” concern. Following Saturday’s contest, Indiana enjoys a short break before hosting the expansion Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday, offering a slim window for additional recovery.
Despite the injury frustrations, the 23-year-old sensation remains one of the WNBA’s brightest stars. Last season’s Rookie of the Year and All-WNBA selection is averaging 18.2 points, 8.9 assists, and 5.0 rebounds across her nine appearances, underscoring why the Fever are eager to see her dynamic playmaking back on the court.
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