Becky Hammon Gives Honest Fever Assessment Without Caitlin Clark to 'Kill You'

The Las Vegas Aces aim to advance their 2025 WNBA record to 13-12 in a July 24 game against the Indiana Fever, who will be without star guard Caitlin Clark due to a groin injury sustained on July 15 against the Connecticut Sun.

The Fever announced through a Thursday press release that medical evaluations revealed no additional damage, but emphasized prioritizing Clark's long-term health, indicating an extremely cautious approach to her return despite the absence of serious injury.

Aces head coach Becky Hammon, focused on securing a road win, analyzed Indiana's altered offense without Clark. She noted significantly increased ball movement and aggression from other players like Kelsey Mitchell, describing the Fever as operating more like a "traditional team" with structured point guard play.

Hammon elaborated that Clark's absence allows defenders to shift attention elsewhere but stressed Indiana remains challenging to guard due to enhanced player and ball movement. She highlighted Clark's unique threat of scoring within the first 8-12 seconds of possessions, forcing opponents into longer defensive efforts.