Yesterday, Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark announced she wonât be able to perform this WNBA season. After suffering a groin injury, the second-year player hasnât been able to recover and after missing 19 straight games, she shared that sheâll be back next year. Now, Sophie Cunningham, who is also missing the season with an injury herself, has shared two words to encourage her teammate during this tough strecth.
Replying to Clarkâs Instagram post with a photo of both players in the locker room, Cunningham just said âLove youâ to Clark. Less means more when the words are that powerful. Cunninghamâs fame rose heavily thanks to her sticking up for Clark during a scuffle in a WNBA game. Since then, their friendship and Cunninghamâs public prominence have grown immensely.
Clark has been the subject of plenty of ill-intentioned fouls during her short, yet starring WNBA career. She has not made many friends outside of the Fever roster. Whether thatâs jealousy from other players, or just Clarkâs attitude is up for debate, but what itâs true is that her teammates are fully on her side, with Cunningham being the mos notorious one.
Other teammates have been given Clark support too
Another of the Feverâs most notable players, Lexie Hull, commented on Clarkâs post with an endearing and hopeful â2026 going to be the best season yet.â Hull is the one trying to keep the Feverâs postseason dreams afloat right now. She is coming off of her second-best scoring game in the season with 18 points in a losing effort to Phoenix.
Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever walks on the court.
Aliyah Boston also showed her support. âMiss you big dawggggggg⊠youâll be back,â she replied on Clarkâs post. Other stars outside of the Fever roster also shared their support, like Sabrina Ionescu and Kate Martin.
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Besides Clark, Cunningham is also missing the rest of the season with a torn MCL. It was also revealed that forward Chloe Bibby will not return this season due to a knee injury. Guard Sydney Colson also torn her ACL meaning she wonât return to the court this year. Lastly, guard Aari McDonald broke her right foot, which will also sidelined for the remainder of the season.
The bad luck has been raining on the Fever. This makes it remarkable for the team to be in the playoffs hunt. However, the chances for a title are looking slim as there are many key injuries hampering the team.
