Overview
- Caitlin Clark has been cleared to play after a left quadriceps strain and will start alongside Sophie Cunningham, who is back from an ankle injury, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
- DeWanna Bonner is absent for personal reasons, leaving the Fever without their veteran guard for Saturday’s Commissioner’s Cup contest.
- Aari McDonald was waived after her hardship contract expired when Clark and Cunningham rejoined the roster.
- New York enters the game at 9-0—the league’s only undefeated team—led by Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart, while Jonquel Jones is listed day-to-day with an ankle issue.
- The matchup tips off at 3 p.m. ET and will air on ABC and stream on ESPN+ as Clark’s return is poised to help reverse a 55% dip in national WNBA viewership.