The Truth Behind Caitlin Clark's Extended Absence | HARD PASS Ep. 28

HARD PASS with Doug Kezirian

The Truth Behind Caitlin Clark's Extended Absence | HARD PASS Ep. 28

Is the Fever hiding the full truth about Caitlin Clark’s condition, or just playing it safe? She hasn’t played in nearly a month due to a mysterious groin injury, dragging on with no clear return date, and the Fever’s playoff spot is hanging by a thread. Doug Kezirian breaks down the mystery around her extended absence, questionable officiating across the league, and the brutal road ahead for Indiana, when waiting too long could cost them the postseason. Is it time to hit the panic button for Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever?

Plus — Michael Porter Jr. just gave one of the most baffling NBA interviews ever, openly talking about prop bets and tempting fate in a way that makes you wonder…what was he thinking?

“You can’t just play with fire and wait for the playoffs… because they may never come.” ~ Doug

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HARD PASS Ep. 28

📌 On Today’s Episode:

00:00 - Intro

🏀 Will Caitlin Clark return in time to save the Fever’s season?

00:20 - The Hoop Scoop

🏀 Is Caitlin Clark’s injury worse than the Fever are admitting? Full breakdown of Indy’s playoff risk, questionable officiating vs. Dallas, and whether Coach White is “working the refs” ahead of their next game.

02:52 - Heat Check

🏀 How the Fever’s logjam playoff race and brutal remaining schedule could knock Indiana out of contention, and why Clark’s mystery status makes it even more dangerous: the cost of cautious rehab when the Sparks and Mystics are closing in.

05:15 - Porter’s Brain-Dead Sound Bite

🏀 Michael Porter Jr.’s head-scratching podcast comments about prop bets, why it’s a terrible look given his brother’s ban, and how NBA players should really handle betting questions.

07:20 - Fans in the Stands

🏀 Fans question the weight of the NBA draft, and demand to see more of Arthur.

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