After Caitlin Clark announced she would not return for the remainder of the WNBA season — and after fans and even stars like LeBron James sent her messages of support — the Indiana Fever will enter the playoffs without their biggest star on the floor. The team clinched a postseason berth with a decisive win over the Washington Mystics, but they’ll be doing it without Clark leading the way.

The 23-year-old made her frustration clear in a deeply personal way, posting a black-and-white photo on Instagram of herself celebrating on the Gainbridge Fieldhouse court with a simple caption:

“I miss this so bad.” The five-word message resonated with fans who have watched her cheer from the sidelines for nearly two months. Expand Tweet Article Continues Below

Clark’s season was d

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