Clark Returns, Boston Boards, Fever Roll Through the Noise — May 25, 2026
Indiana Fever beat Golden State as Caitlin Clark returned from back soreness and Aliyah Boston powered another win, pushing a three-game streak and league-best metrics. The back-injury reporting warning and Grace VanSlooten signing keep the roster-management spotlight on Indianapolis.
IN THIS EPISODE
1. WNBA: Valkyries 82, Fever 90 – TSN [https://www.tsn.ca/wnba/video/2026/05/23/wnba-valkyries-82-fever-90/] — TSN
WNBA: Valkyries 82, Fever 90 – TSN
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## WNBA: Valkyries 82, Fever 90
Caitlyn Clark had 22 points and nine assists in her return after missing a game with a back injury, Aliyah Boston had 20 points and 16 rebounds, and the Indiana Fever beat the Golden State Valkyries 90-82 on Friday night for their third straight win.
May 23, 2026 at 12:32AM EDT
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2. Fever Insider LIVE: Caitlin Clark's back, Fever's handling of injury updates [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho_EYd7fkxc] — The Indianapolis Star
Hello and welcome inside Fever Insider Live. Brian Henchin and Chloe Peterson here with you and Chloe for the first time in show history. We have a full day here joined by Tony East in the top right corner. James Boyd of the Athletic in the top left corner. James and Tony, what's going on boys? >> Can we like fold Can we make a thing that we like fold in Brady Bunch style and then you end? >> I…
3. Step Back — Now that Caitlin Clark is back and fans are side-eyeing how the Fever handled the injury updates, what are WNBA teams actually required to disclose — and how much of Indiana’s approach looks like normal competitive gamesmanship versus a communication problem?
BACKGROUND SOURCES
* WNBA Injury Report [https://www.wnba.com/wnba-injury-report] — Wnba
* Indiana Fever warned for not giving report on Caitlin Clark’s injury designation by WNBA [https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2026/05/22/fever-feel-glare-of-spotlight-after-not-disclosing-clarks-injury-designation/] — Sportsbusinessjournal
* WNBA warns the Fever for failing to report Caitlin Clark’s injury on time [https://www.wsls.com/sports/2026/05/22/wnba-warns-the-fever-for-failing-to-report-caitlin-clarks-injury-on-time/] — Doug Feinberg, Associated Press
* WNBA warns Indiana Fever for failing to report Caitlin Clark’s injury on time - Sportstar [https://sportstar.thehindu.com/basketball/wnba-warn-indiana-fever-about-caitlin-clark-injury-reason-explained-women-basketball-latest/article71009065.ece] — AP
* Here's What We Know About Caitlin Clark's Back Injury [https://www.si.com/wnba/fever/heres-what-we-know-about-caitlin-clark-back-injury-update] — Si
* Fever coach Stephanie White dismisses WNBA injury reporting warning [https://awfulannouncing.com/wnba/fever-coach-stephanie-white-dismisses-injury-reporting-warning-caitlin-clark.html] — Sean Keeley
* Rachel DeMita blasts Indiana Fever over Caitlin Clark mystery [https://awfulannouncing.com/wnba/rachel-demita-caitlin-clark-indiana-fever-injury-mystery.html] — Matt Yoder
4. Fever's Grace VanSlooten Signing Makes Perfect Sense [https://www.si.com/wnba/fever/fever-grace-vanslooten-signing-makes-perfect-sense-free-agency] — Sports Illustrated
Fever's Grace VanSlooten Signing Makes Perfect Sense
When the Indiana Fever announced they had waived veteran guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough on May 21, the first thought for many Fever fans was who would take her place on the team's roster.
Initially, some believed that Indiana's front office would elect to elevate either Bree Hell or Justine Pissott to the team's full roster, as both are on…
5. Fever Are WNBA's Top Statistical Team, Teammates Have Caitlin Clark's Back [https://www.si.com/wnba/fever/fever-are-wnba-s-top-statistical-team-teammates-have-caitlin-clark-s-back-01ksazb22hdv] — Sports Illustrated
Fever Are WNBA's Top Statistical Team, Teammates Have Caitlin Clark's Back
The Indiana Fever faced a real test on Friday in the Golden State Valkyries, who came into the matchup with only one loss on the season.
The Valkyries' aggressive approach led to a tough battle for much of the contest, but the Fever outlasted them in an impressive 90-82 win to reach 4-2 overall. Despite turning most of…
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