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When will Caitlin Clark return from injury? Exploring Fever superstar's comeback date
Caitlin Clark will not suit up for the Indiana Fever on Tuesday, coach Stephanie White confirmed on Monday. The Fever are set to face the Atlanta Dream for the third time this season, with Clark having played in the previous two matchups.
The star point guard will miss her fifth straight game due to a left quad strain. Fans across the WNBA have been eagerly anticipating the former Iowa standout’s return, but for now, they’re left speculating about when that might actually happen.
Clark sustained the injury on May 24 and the team announced the following day that she would be sidelined for at least two weeks. That timeline has since passed, but Clark has yet to fully recover. It now appears that her return may take longer than initially expected.
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Coach White shared that Clark is making solid progress, but the team is taking a cautious approach to avoid rushing her back. While Clark has been cleared to begin ramping up her activity, she’s still not quite at full strength. She has also returned to practice, but still under limited participation.
Based on White’s update and the Fever’s upcoming schedule, there’s a strong possibility that Clark could return on Sunday when Indiana takes on the New York Liberty. After Tuesday’s game, the Fever will have a four-day break, giving their star guard a valuable window to continue her recovery and possibly make her much-anticipated comeback.
Indiana Fever trying to hold fort in Caitlin Clark's absence
When the Indiana Fever dropped their first two games without Caitlin Clark, concern quickly spread throughout the franchise. Fans voiced their frustrations on social media and pressure mounted on head coach Stephanie White, her staff and the players to stop the skid and inject some energy into the team.
The arrival of Aari McDonald on a hardship contract provided exactly the spark the Fever needed. Her impact helped fuel back-to-back wins, lifting the team's morale and momentum. As a result, the Fever now sit seventh overall in the league and third in the Eastern Conference with a 4-4 record through eight games.
