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Caitlin Clark Still Sidelined as Fever Await Return Timeline
INDIANAPOLIS, July 29, 2025 — Indiana Fever star guard Caitlin Clark, the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year, remains sidelined due to a right groin injury suffered on July 15, marking her third soft‑tissue setback this season. Despite ongoing medical evaluations, the team has yet to provide any formal timeline for her return .
According to a press release issued on July 24, Clark “underwent further medical evaluations … which confirmed that no additional injuries or damage were discovered.” The statement emphasized that Clark will continue rehabilitation with a focus on long‑term health and well‑being, but no estimate was given for her comeback .
Fever head coach Stephanie White echoed those remarks during her July 21 media availability, confirming that Clark would remain out for at least their upcoming road game against the New York Liberty, and that the team would evaluate her further early in the week .
Clark has now missed four consecutive games, and 13 of 24 total contests this season due to a left quad strain, left groin injury, and the recent right groin issue. Prior to this year, Clark had not missed a game due to injury since high school .
When she has appeared on the court, Clark’s efficiency has dipped—she is currently shooting 36.7% from the field and 27.9% from three, down from career averages of 40.5% and 32.9%, respectively .
Still, despite her absence and low shooting numbers, Clark continues to make headlines off the court. She recently won the 2025 WNBA Player of the Year award at the ESPYs, beating tough competition including Collier, Stewart, and Wilson . Meanwhile, clips of her kicking a soccer ball during a community event in Des Moines stirred debate among fans—some questioned whether her mobility in that setting aligned with her sidelined status .
Even without her presence on the court, games featuring the Fever are attracting strong viewership—1.5 million average viewers tuned in to watch Indiana vs. Chicago on July 27, among the top-rated WNBA broadcasts of the season .
On the team front, Indiana holds a 12–12 record and remains near the cutoff for playoff contention. Analysts warn that while the Fever’s structure remains intact, failing to reach the postseason could derail momentum built since drafting Clark in 2024 .
In the meantime, Fever veteran Sophie Cunningham has defended Clark’s role as the face of the league—calling critics who downplay her influence “dumb as f‑k” on her new podcast .
