With another edition of the WNBA All-Star Game now in the books, all attention shifts back to the regular season—something the Indiana Fever are focused on as they look to keep improving their record. Stephanie White’s squad faces a tough upcoming matchup against New York, with Caitlin Clark’s availability still unconfirmed.
What’s the current status of the team’s star? The groin injury she suffered a few days ago has kept her off the court in recent games—and it still hasn’t fully healed. In fact, it was head coach herself who cast doubt on Clark’s availability for the upcoming game against the Liberty.
According to WNBA insider Scott Agness, via his official X account (formerly Twitter), coach White stated that the team will meet again with the medical staff to evaluate next steps regarding the Fever star’s recovery.
“Fever coach Stephanie White says Caitlin Clark plans to meet with doctors early this week and then they’ll formulate a plan. So Clark is not expected to play Tuesday in New York.”
What injury is Caitlin Clark dealing with?
Caitlin Clark has been contending with a groin injury, which has significantly impacted her recent playing time for the Indiana Fever. This ailment forced her to miss the latest regular season contests, sidelining a key offensive contributor as the team approached crucial matchups.
Furthermore, the same injury regrettable kept her out of the highly anticipated All-Star Game, where she was slated to participate. Her immediate return to the court remains uncertain, with her availability for upcoming games currently unclear as she focuses on recovery and rehabilitation.
What’s next for the Fever?
With no official word yet on when Caitlin Clark will return to the court, here are the upcoming matchups the Fever will have to navigate as they look to stay in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
- vs New York Liberty, July 22nd
- vs Las Vegas Aces, July 24th
- vs Chicago Sky, July 27th
- vs Phoenix Mercury, July 30th
- vs Dallas Wings, August 1st