Unfortunate Caitlin Clark News Turns Heads on Friday originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Indiana Fever are riding high after back-to-back statement wins — first in the Commissioner’s Cup Final against the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday, followed by a dominant 27-point victory over the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday night.
Both wins came without star point guard Caitlin Clark, who remains sidelined with a groin injury.
While Fever head coach Stephanie White has not indicated that Clark’s injury is overly serious — and Clark’s upbeat demeanor on the sideline seems to support that — the team is still exercising extreme caution with their franchise centerpiece.
On Friday, ahead of Indiana’s home matchup against the Los Angeles Sparks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Clark was officially ruled out for a fifth consecutive game. It marks the 10th game she’s missed this season, including the Commissioner’s Cup.
Caitlin Clark has been ruled out for Saturday’s game pic.twitter.com/K0aVfRhdDg
— Clark Report (@CClarkReport) July 4, 2025
Fans — while disappointed to see Caitlin Clark sidelined again — largely understand the Fever’s cautious approach, especially with so much of the season still ahead.
“I’d rather they take their time than try to rush her back,” a fan said.
Someone else added, “I need her back. I miss her so much.”
Another fan posted, “Miss the GOAT.”
“She’ll be back next week and fever have plenty of home games coming up no need to rush her back now,” a fan shared.
One more fan commented, “See you in a week! Keep rehabbing!”
This season, Clark is averaging 18.2 points, 8.9 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game — numbers that earned her a spot as a WNBA All-Star Game captain alongside Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier.
The All-Star Game is scheduled for July 19, with Clark and Collier set to draft their teams on July 8. The hope remains that Clark will be ready to return by then, as she continues to ramp up activity during Fever practices.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 4, 2025, where it first appeared.