July 5 – Indianapolis — The Indiana Fever have officially ruled Caitlin Clark out of Saturday’s home game against the Los Angeles Sparks due to a lingering left groin injury, marking her fifth consecutive missed game and tenth overall absence this season.
Clark, 23, has been sidelined since late June, and while her injury was initially described as “day-to-day” by Fever head coach Stephanie White, her return timeline remains uncertain. The second-year phenom notably missed Tuesday’s Commissioner’s Cup final, a non-regular-season contest in which Indiana pulled off a stunning 74-59 upset over the league-leading Minnesota Lynx. Despite Clark’s absence, the Fever have found their stride, stringing together three straight wins — their longest winning streak of the season.
This isn’t Clark’s first injury setback of the year. She previously missed five games due to a left quad injury, only returning to the lineup on June 14 in a highly anticipated matchup against the New York Liberty. Since then, she’s appeared in just nine games, averaging an impressive 18.2 points, 8.9 assists, and 5.0 rebounds per game — all while continuing to serve as the emotional anchor and face of the Fever franchise.
Clark’s meteoric rise has captivated fans across the league. After a historic college career at Iowa, she went on to earn Rookie of the Year, All-Star, and All-WNBA honors in her debut season (2024–25).
The Fever will have a brief break after Saturday before hosting the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday — a game that could potentially mark Clark’s long-awaited return to the court, though no official timetable has been announced.
