Caitlin Clark’s Injury Situation Raises Concerns for a Reporter

Recent reports indicated that Caitlin Clark’s late scratch from the roster may have had more repercussions than initially assumed.

Scott Agnes, a reporter covering the team through Fieldhouse File Substack, mentioned on Tuesday that he faced disqualification for his reporting on Clark’s injury, which he claims was part of a “strategic management plan.”

Agnes stated, “They mentioned it was due to ‘spreading inaccurate and unsubstantiated information,’ pointing to my tweet about Clark being removed 100 minutes before the game against the Portland Fire on May 20th.”

He explained that the team’s PR approached him briefly before the game to discuss the tweet but did not pursue further communication until informing him of the decision to revoke his credentials.

The Fever and the WNBA haven’t yet responded to requests for comments.

Interestingly, although the Fever received a warning from the WNBA following Clark’s injury late in the game against the Fire—and even though her condition wasn’t mentioned in the injury report—they faced no financial penalties.

Following the Fever’s loss, head coach Stephanie White reassured reporters, saying, “She’s healthy. We’re not managing anything. This is just a back issue, and we want to give ourselves time to get ready.”

Agnes added that he had revised his original report to include White’s comments after being contacted by the team. He acknowledged their request to retract his tweet, noting, “I understand their position, but I have reliable sources that back up my reporting. I’ll update the article with any information I can.”

Agnes mentioned there are no formal guidelines regarding his return, and it seems the Fever’s PR team supports the actions taken. Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Agnes faced restrictions; he was previously barred from covering the Pacers in 2024 for allegedly violating media parking rules—charges he refutes.