Team USA Makes Unexpected Decision Regarding Superstar Caitlin Clark Ahead Of Paris 2024 Olympics

Caitlin Clark could get unwanted newsCaitlin Clark (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Caitlin Clark has been on and off the news for her outstanding contribution to the sport since her days in Iowa. Her brilliance on the hardwood made many fans who followed her to the WNBA expect the point guard to achieve bigger feats. As the 2024 Paris Olympics is approaching, hoop enthusiasts expected her name to be in the women’s basketball team, but shockingly, she wouldn’t even be considered for it.

As Shams Charania of The Athletic reports, Clark will miss the opportunity to be among the talented women’s basketball athletes who will represent Team USA on the Olympic stage this year.

The star players who will reportedly be added to the roster are Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart, Aces’ teammates Kelsey Plum, Chelsea Gray, A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young, Mercury’s Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner and Kahleah Copper, Lynx’s Napheesa Collier, Storm’s Jewell Loyd and Sun’s Alyssa Thomas.

Clark has just stepped foot in the league and still has a long way to go, whereas, the above-mentioned players have proved their worth consistently game after game.

Although things were not looking as smooth in the league for the 22-year-old guard, she finally delivered a stellar performance, leading the Fever to an 85-83 victory.

 

Caitlin Clark Shines to Achieve Historic Feat

Caitlin Clark came under scrutiny for failing to showcase her true potential in the league, but the rookie kept her calm and waited until Friday night to drop a massive attack on the Washington Mystics.

Clark shot seven buckets from the 3-point range etching her name alongside former WNBA player Crystal Robinson as the only rookies to have hit so many shots from downtown in their first season. That was not all, she even broke franchise champion Tamika Catchings’ 2002 record of threes in a game (6) to become the record holder for the Fever.

The 6-footer guard finished with 30 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists in the win, joining hands with Sabrina Ionescu as the two players who had a 30-5-5 stat line in their rookie season.


Their third win would boost the Indiana Fever after losing 9 games this season on the flip side, the Mystics have still not tasted success in 11 games.

Celtics vs. Mavericks Finals: Kristaps Porzingis’ 10-Second Pause Fuels Recovery Doubts Amid Jason Kidd’s Praise

Kristaps Porzingis' injury concernsKristaps Porzingis (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Kristaps Porzingis is reportedly nearing full recovery from his injury. He was a full-participant in practice is expected to return for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks. However, a recent response from the Celtics’ power forward has left some uncertainty among fans.

During a recent press conference, Porzingis took a noticeable 10-second pause when asked if he was running pain-free. After this brief moment, he smiled and said, “Yes.” Though seemingly joking, the pressure and anxiety were evident on his face.

This moment has left fans wondering about the true state of his recovery and whether he will be at his best for the crucial upcoming games.

Porzingis has been sidelined throughout the conference finals due to a right soleus strain, an injury he sustained during the first-round series against the Miami Heat. The injury was non-contact, often indicating a strain or tear requiring careful management and recovery.

Kidd Praises Kristaps Porzingis’ Short Stint with Mavericks

As the Dallas Mavericks prepare to face off against the Boston Celtics in the upcoming NBA Finals, there’s an interesting subplot involving Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd and Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis. Kidd briefly coached Porzingis during the 2021–22 season in Dallas. In a recent press conference, the Mavs’ coach shared his thoughts on their time together.

 

“When you talk about, ‘Did it work, did it not work,’ I only had him for a short period of time. I thought it was going well in the sense of our defense, his ability to block shots, and rebound. And then offensively, we looked to post him up a little bit more… He has the skill set to do both. I thought KP did great for us,” Kidd said.

During his tenure with the Mavericks, Porzingis was a significant contributor, particularly in his first season under coach Rick Carlisle. He attempted an average of 7.1 three-pointers per game and managed to maintain good stats despite being plagued by injuries. Over his two-and-a-half seasons in Dallas, Porzingis averaged 20 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game.

The upcoming game will be a reunion for Porzingis and an emotionally charged matchup for Mavericks star Kyrie Irving. Irving, who previously played for the Celtics, is set to face his former team in the Finals.