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Caitlin Clark Injury Update: Fever Star Has No Return Timeline, Will Miss Sixth Straight Game Friday
By Jack Maloney / CBS Sports (Aug 1, 2025)
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark will miss her sixth consecutive game on Friday when the Fever host the Dallas Wings. The injury stems from a right groin strain sustained during the July 15 win over the Connecticut Sun, and as of now, the team has not assigned a return date Swish Appeal+15CBSSports.com+15The Times of India+15.
An injury update released on July 24 noted that Clark “underwent further medical evaluations … which confirmed no additional injuries or damage.” SI+2CBSSports.com+2CBSSports.com+2 The organization emphasized the importance of a patient approach focused on her long‑term health.
Since suffering the injury, Clark has missed six games in a row, including key matchups such as the WNBA All‑Star Game in Indianapolis and the Commissioner’s Cup final WikipediaWikipedia. Across the season she has been sidelined a total of 15 games, due to a left quadriceps strain, a left groin injury, and now this right groin issue The Sun+10SI+10Wikipedia+10.
Despite limited court time, Clark’s per‑game averages remain impressive: 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and a league‑best 8.8 assists CBSSports.com+4SI+4New York Post+4.
🏥 Brooks on Injury Progress & Timeline
- Recovery status: Coach Stephanie White confirmed no further damage after recent MRIs, and the team is prioritizing rest and rehabilitation over rushing her back Wikipedia+2AP News+2New York Post+2.
- Expected return window: Reports suggest a return sometime in mid‑August, possibly around third week of the month, once Clark has regained practice conditioning AP News.
🔄 How the Fever Are Coping Without Clark
- Performance: Indiana is a middling 7–7 without Clark, versus 8–5 when she plays, with a noticeable drop in offensive efficiency (from 108.6 with Clark to 102.2 without her) CBSSports.com+1CBSSports.com+1.
- Lineup changes: Sophie Cunningham has been stepping in at point guard. Meanwhile, standout Aliyah Boston has adapted the team’s approach, noting an increased need for early and direct offensive sets in Clark’s absence SI+2CBSSports.com+2Wikipedia+2.
- New roster piece: The Fever recently added Australian forward Chloe Bibby on a rest-of-season contract after an impressive stint on a hardship deal. She’s bringing shooting and frontcourt versatility amid the team’s injury challenges
📅 What’s Next?
- This game marks the first of a four-game road trip, with upcoming matchups against Seattle, Los Angeles, and Phoenix—all without their star guard.
- With the playoff push looming, Indiana faces a delicate balance: giving Clark time to heal fully while trying to maintain momentum in a tight playoff race CBSSports.com.
