ESPN’s Caitlin Clark Injury Prediction is Bad News for the Indiana Fever

The Indiana Fever face the Chicago Sky on Sunday afternoon, but star player Caitlin Clark will miss the game due to a groin injury suffered earlier this month. This continues a season where injuries have limited her to only 13 games played.

Medical evaluations conducted earlier in the week confirmed no additional injuries or damage beyond the known groin strain. The Fever stated Clark will continue her recovery and rehabilitation with the medical team, prioritizing her long-term health and well-being. The team provided no timetable for her return to play.

ESPN has listed August 12th as a potential return date for Clark. If this date holds, she would miss seven more Fever games during a pivotal stretch as the team battles for a spot in the WNBA playoffs.

The Fever are opting not to rush Clark back, a decision influenced by her previous injury being re-aggravated after potentially returning too soon. Consequently, the pressure remains on Clark's teammates to secure important wins during her absence while she recovers on the sideline.