Worries Mount That WNBA Will Implode Amid Caitlin Clark Injury News 1 May 17, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) in the second half against the Chicago Sky at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Worries Mount That WNBA Will Implode Amid Caitlin Clark Injury News

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated May 26, 2025 4:17 PM ET

The Indiana Fever had some bad news to announce ahead of their contest Wednesday against the Washington Mystics. The Fever are reeling from a two-point loss to the defending champion New York Liberty on Saturday night.

The loss dropped Indiana to 2-2. Caitlin Clark recorded a double-double in the loss, scoring 18 points on 6-of-18 shooting and adding five rebounds and 10 assists. She struggled from beyond the arc, going 2-for-11 on three-point attempts.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has an injury

An injury might have been the cause for the poot shooting display from the No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft.

Per the Fever, Clark suffered a quad injury and is expected to miss the next two weeks.

“Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has suffered a left quadriceps strain and will be out a minimum of two weeks, the team announced today,” via a statement by the Fever. “Further updates will be provided, as available, following re-evaluation.”

Clark’s quad injury will mark the first time the star point guard has missed multiple consecutive games due to an injury.

Fans worried about the WNBA

“Just Tried to Stay Disciplined”: Natasha Cloud Details Clutch Stop on Caitlin Clark as Liberty Edge Fever 2 May 24, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoots the ball while New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud (9) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Fans on social media were saddened by Clark’s injury. Many believe the league’s ratings will implode with Clark in the starting lineup for the Fever.

“WNBA viewership going down in the next two weeks,” wrote a fan.

“A ratings nightmare for the WNBA. No CC and full woke. Good luck,” posted another.

“Ticket resales are about to go crazyyyy,” believes a poster.

“They are about to find out what happens to ratings when they lose the golden ticket,” argued a fan.

“WNBA will be out of commission a minimum of two weeks with a left quad strain, the NBA announced,” joked a fan.

“What’s the point of the WNBA without Clark? Might as well just suspend the games until she’s back,” wrote another.

“The Disrespect Has Been Unbelievable”: Stephanie White Rips Officiating After Fever’s Loss to Liberty 1 Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts to the action Saturday, May 24, 2025, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the New York Liberty at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The New York Liberty defeated the Indiana Fever, 90-88.

This article first appeared on Hardwood Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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