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Caitlin Clark Ruled Out Again as Fever Visit Sparks, With Return Contingent on Full Practices

Indiana is prioritizing long-term health over a rushed comeback during a tight playoff race.

Overview

  • Clark (right groin) will miss her 17th straight game Friday at Los Angeles, and the Fever have set no timetable for her return.
  • Coach Stephanie White said Clark must participate in live sessions and complete multiple full practices to ensure there is no regression.
  • Clark has resumed limited team activity with walkthroughs, shootaround, and non-contact drills but has not yet practiced live.
  • Lisa Leslie publicly advised Indiana to sit Clark for the rest of the season, reinforcing calls to avoid risking a re-injury to the groin.
  • Reports noted a mild left-ankle bone bruise during an Aug. 7 workout as the Fever, 20-18 and sixth in the standings, manage multiple season-ending guard injuries and short-term additions such as Aerial Powers while the Sparks, 17-19, seek to close the gap.