BREAKING NEWS: Suspension statement of Caitlin Clark despite…

Despite the heat temporarily backing off standout Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark after the May 24 victory, the WNBA team’s season is majorly mired in a defeated stretch, running the 1-8 streak against their odds. If that wasn’t enough to paint shades of disappointment around Clark’s major league debut, she’s now in deep water, with the potential dangers of her suspension looming in sight.

Her cumulative technical foul count is rising by the minute. On Thursday night, things took a turn for the worse when the buzz-worthy basketball star squared up against Seattle Storm’s guard Victoria Vivians. As the duo was dealt with double technical fouls, Clark’s count rose to three with just nine games under her WNBA belt following her debut in the big game earlier this year.

Per WNBA rules, players striking high with seven technical fouls in a season are suspended for a game. Moreover, with every additional technical foul that follows beyond that, another game comes off the player’s schedule. With 31 games remaining in the regular season, all eyes are on Clark, who can’t afford to be hit with the technical foul callout beyond the third count. Indiana Fever’s rivals will especially lock their target on the 22-year-old star, looking for ways to get her off the court.

The Storm ultimately struck down Indiana with a staggering 103-88 loss on Thursday.

Before the half, Indiana trailed Seattle 34-25. Caitlin came to her team’s rescue, but only barely with a three-pointer shot. However, Vivians didn’t let her have it easy and the pair got entangled in a heated moment while running down the court. Each earned a technical for the fierce clash.