Two things can be true. Clark's absence will probably pull Indiana ratings down a bit until her return, and the WNBA will be absolutely fine as it stands until Clark gets healthy. There is too much compelling data across the entire league to surmise that the WNBA is a damp paper towel ready to collapse in on itself with no Clark.

The WNBA said it was investigating comments reportedly directed at Chicago star Angel Reese while she was playing at Indiana on Saturday.