Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White said Caitlin Clark has not yet returned to practice as she works her way back from a right groin injury that has sidelined her since July 15. However, there are recent signs of progression during the recovery process.
“No, not a return to practice,” White said after Monday’s session. “She’s been able to get a little bit more in her full-court running with all of her body weight. It’s really building up from doing minimal to then building some endurance to do longer periods of time. She’s been able to do a little bit more on the court in terms of how she moves, but not into practice yet.”
Clark remains sidelined ahead of the Fever’s upcoming matchup against the Dallas Wings on Tuesday, given no official timetable has been set. Her recovery is still being approached cautiously, with a focus on long-term health over an immediate return.
Caitlin Clark Has Faced Multiple Setbacks in Second Season
Now in her second WNBA season, Clark has been limited to just 13 games in 2025 because of three separate soft tissue injuries—first to her left quad, then her left groin, and now her right groin. She has called the process a frustrating “stop and go” stretch, noting that this is the first time in her career she’s faced consecutive injuries.
While Clark has resumed running at full speed, she has yet to log much, if any, full-contact work. That absence from practice has fueled skepticism from reporters and fans about how soon she’ll be able to return to full game action. The Fever’s medical staff has made it clear that her long-term health is the top priority, especially given the cumulative nature of her recent injuries.
When available, Clark has continued to produce at an elite level. She is averaging 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and a league-leading 8.8 assists in 31.1 minutes per game this season, along with 1.6 steals and 0.5 blocks. However, her shooting efficiency struggled as she is shooting 36.7% from the field, 27.9 percent from 3-point range, and 82.0 perrcent from the free-throw line on the season.
The 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year and two-time All-Star has remained the Fever’s primary offensive engine. Indiana is 5–8 when she plays this season.
Indiana Fever Star Awaits Return to Historic Career Start
Clark entered the league as the No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft after a decorated college career and quickly made an impact. She became the first rookie in league history to record a triple-double, set the single-season assist record, broke the rookie 3-point record, and led the Fever to their first playoff appearance since 2016.
Her debut season ended with Rookie of the Year honors, All-WNBA First Team selection, and the ESPY Award for Best WNBA Player. This season, however, has tested her durability and ability to adapt, with injuries interrupting her rhythm and keeping her off the court for extended stretches.
Clark’s availability for Tuesday’s contest in Dallas will depend on how she responds to her latest round of on-court work. For now, her status remains day-to-day.
