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Caitlin Clark Resumes Non-Contact Full-Court Work, Ruled Out vs. Mercury

Coach Stephanie White says the guard must complete multiple contact practices without setbacks before any game clearance.

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Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever reacts on the bench in the second quarter against the Seattle Storm at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on August 26, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Overview

  • Clark took part in full-court 5-on-0 drills with backups at Tuesday’s Phoenix shootaround, as shown in video from The Indianapolis Star.
  • Indiana ruled her out for the Mercury game, marking a 19th straight absence with a right groin injury and limiting her to 13 games this season.
  • White said Clark has not been cleared for contact and outlined benchmarks that include live practice reps, absorbing contact, and sustaining performance across multiple sessions.
  • The Fever have three regular-season games remaining, and White says a return before the finale is a hope rather than a timetable.
  • ESPN’s injury page lists Sept. 7 as a projected return date, which is an external estimate; Indiana continues to manage depleted guard depth after season-ending injuries to Aari McDonald, Sydney Colson and Sophie Cunningham.