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Caitlin Clark Expected Back for Fever With New Off-Ball Role

Coach Stephanie White is shifting Clark to an off-ball role with Aari McDonald to manage her workload

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Indiana Fever forward Boston and Clark embrace on the bench at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Guard Caitlin Clark / Forward Angel Reese
How will the return of Caitlin Clark affect Brianna Turner and Aari McDonald?

Overview

  • Caitlin Clark returned to practice on July 7, scored the first bucket in a closed scrimmage for MVP season ticket holders and participated in a Q&A session
  • White confirmed Clark will suit up against the Golden State Valkyries on July 9 after missing five games with a groin injury
  • The coach plans to pair Clark off the ball with newly re-signed guard Aari McDonald to share playmaking duties and reduce her fatigue
  • Clark was voted one of two captains for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game and will draft her squad during ESPN’s WNBA Countdown
  • The Fever released veteran DeWanna Bonner and re-signed McDonald on June 28 to maintain backcourt depth ahead of Clark’s return