Due to a left groin ailment, Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever's standout point guard, missed her seventh game of the season against the Dallas Wings. At the age of 23, this is her first absence from her collegiate and professional career, following a left quad strain that kept her out of action for five games in May and June.

Ahead of the Sparks game on Friday, Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White stated that Clark is still 'day to day' and that the team is more concerned with her long-term well-being.

Anyone who has experienced these kinds of injuries knows that it can take time to heal. "We just want to make sure we're hyper-sensitive to the big picture," White said, adding that she's been doing everything she can to get back on the floor and is a quick healer.

The following game for Indiana in the Commissioner's Cup Championship is in Minneapolis against the Minnesota Lynx. The following Thursday, they will be at home against the Las Vegas Aces. In 11 days, White and Co. will play five games at home. It doesn't seem likely that Caitlin Clark will play in the Tuesday game, based on the coach's words. Injuries to the groin often take weeks to recover from.

The status of Caitlin Clark's injury

As first reported earlier this week, Clark suffered a left groin injury that prevented her from playing in the Fever's 85-75 defeat against the Los Angeles Sparks. The precise moment is unknown, but supporters believe she damaged it while diving for a loose ball in the game's closing minute against the Seattle Storm.

The 2024–25 rookie of the season experienced a distinct quad strain in addition to left quad stiffness throughout the preseason. The groin injury, according to White, is unrelated to the quad problems.

The schedule for Caitlin Clark's return

The exact date of return has not been determined. Clark's condition, according to White, is contingent on her treatment response. The recovery period for a Grade I groin injury is usually one to two weeks, whereas a Grade II injury may need four to six weeks.

Without Clark during her quad injury, The Fever (7-8) went 2-3, using veterans like Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston along with Aari McDonald (signed on a hardship contract). The 23-year-old's absence against the Wings, a 4-12 club, at the sold-out American Airlines Center denies fans a hyped Clark vs. Paige Bueckers matchup.

Caitlin Clark led the WNBA in assists this season, averaging 18.2 points, 8.9 assists, and 5.0 rebounds in nine games.

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