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Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever briefly left the game against the Dallas Wings due to a potential injury. She returned to the bench after being treated by staff, adjusting her right leg and putting on a wrap around her back.
Caitlin Clark injury update: Fever superstar briefly leaves games vs Wings
Caitlin Clark is already dealing with a potential injury one game into the WNBA season.
On Saturday, the Indiana Fever guard opened up her 2026 season against the Dallas Wings. Clark, who was struggling early, began to heat up in the third quarter. The former Rookie of the Year was up to 16 points when she checked out at the 3:01 mark of the period and briefly headed up the tunnel to the locker room.
ESPN's Holly Rowe reported that Clark was on a trainer's table, being worked on by staff, before she later returned to the bench. As Clark walked up to the Fever bench, she was adjusting something on her right leg. She then put on a wrap around her back and sat down next to teammate Lexie Hull.
Before checking back in at the 17.6 mark of the third, Clark took off her wrap at the last second, handing it off to Fever stafer. Moments later, Clark took the ball up the court for the final possession and scored with 1.4 seconds left. She spun around former Fever teammate Odyssey Sims for an easy layup.Clark has 18 points on 50% shooting, five assists and four rebounds ahead of the fourth quarter.
At the beginning of the fourth quarter, Clark went back to the locker room again. She was not on the bench to start the final quarter, but later checked in at 9:09 mark.
The WNBA season tips off as to the court with the Indiana Fever against the Dallas Wings.
Caitlin Clark experienced a potential injury but specific details about the injury have not been disclosed.
Caitlin Clark scored 16 points before she checked out of the game in the third quarter.
Caitlin Clark played against the Dallas Wings in her season opener for the Indiana Fever.
Yes, Caitlin Clark returned to the bench after receiving treatment but did not re-enter the game.

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See moments from opening night as one of the league’s brightest stars begins a new season.
Above, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark is introduced Saturday, May 9, 2026, during the first half of the Fever's season opener game at Gainbridge FIeldhouse in Indianapolis.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark passes the ball Saturday, May 9, 2026, during the first half of the Fever's season opener game at Gainbridge FIeldhouse in Indianapolis.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark reacts to the action Saturday, May 9, 2026, during the first half of the Fever's season opener game at Gainbridge FIeldhouse in Indianapolis.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark shoots the ball while Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark looks to pass around Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd and Dallas Wings guard Aziaha James on Saturday, May 9, 2026, during the first half of the Fever's season opener game at Gainbridge FIeldhouse in Indianapolis.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark shoots the ball while Dallas Wings guard Odyssey Sims defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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The WNBA season tips off as Caitlin Clark returns to the court with the Indiana Fever against the Dallas Wings.
See moments from opening night as one of the league’s brightest stars begins a new season.
Above, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark is introduced Saturday, May 9, 2026, during the first half of the Fever's season opener game at Gainbridge FIeldhouse in Indianapolis.
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The WNBA season tips off as Caitlin Clark returns to the court with the Indiana Fever against the Dallas Wings.
See moments from opening night as one of the league’s brightest stars begins a new season.
Above, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark is introduced Saturday, May 9, 2026, during the first half of the Fever's season opener game at Gainbridge FIeldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark passes the ball Saturday, May 9, 2026, during the first half of the Fever's season opener game at Gainbridge FIeldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark reacts to the action Saturday, May 9, 2026, during the first half of the Fever's season opener game at Gainbridge FIeldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark shoots the ball while Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark looks to pass around Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd and Dallas Wings guard Aziaha James on Saturday, May 9, 2026, during the first half of the Fever's season opener game at Gainbridge FIeldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark shoots the ball while Dallas Wings guard Odyssey Sims defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Caitlin Clark injury update: Fever superstar has injury scare vs Wings