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Caitlin Clark Still Out as Fever Keep No-Contact Status, Late-Season Return Unclear

Indiana is requiring observable live-practice benchmarks before she is cleared.

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Aug 31, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (center) stands on the court before the game against the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas, right, drives on Indiana Fever forward Natasha Howard (6) during their game at PHX Arena on Sept. 2, 2025. The Mercury held on for a 85-79 win.
Aliyah Boston #7 of the Indiana Fever handles the ball against the Washington Mystics at Capital One Arena on June 07, 2024 in Washington, DC.

Overview

  • Caitlin Clark took part in full-court 5-on-0 work at Tuesday’s shootaround in Phoenix, per video from The Indianapolis Star, but her activity remained non-contact.
  • Coach Stephanie White said Clark has not been cleared for contact and was ruled out against the Mercury, marking her 19th consecutive absence.
  • White outlined phased checkpoints for clearance that include controlled live practice, absorbing contact, and sustaining performance late in sessions with no regression.
  • ESPN lists a projected Sept. 7 return on its injury page, but the team has provided no timetable and continues to emphasize long-term health.
  • Indiana fell 85-79 to Phoenix to drop to 21-20 and eighth in the standings, keeping the playoff race tight with three regular-season games left.