Indiana Fever Reveal Caitlin Clark Injury Status for New York Liberty Game

Caitlin Clark suffered a groin injury in the final minute of the Indiana Fever's game against the Connecticut Sun on July 15th. This immediately cast doubt on her availability for the team's next game, a back-to-back against the New York Liberty on July 16th.

Even without the injury, there was a significant chance Clark might not play against the Liberty. The Fever are cautious about easing her back after she recently missed five games with another groin injury. Furthermore, Clark being the main attraction for the upcoming WNBA All-Star weekend in Indianapolis provided an additional reason for the team to be careful.

The Fever officially confirmed Clark's status for the July 16th game via a social media injury report, listing her as "Questionable (right groin)".

Despite the unlikelihood of her playing given the circumstances, the "Questionable" designation (as opposed to being ruled out) suggests her injury might not be severe. This status is based on assessments by doctors and the Fever's training staff, indicating Clark potentially avoided a serious injury during the July 15th game.