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Fever Add Chloe Bibby as Caitlin Clark’s Return Date Remains Unset

Balancing playoff ambitions with cautious recovery, the Fever have added short-term depth as they prepare for a United Center matchup in Chicago.

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Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever reacts on court prior to the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 19, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky and Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever meet at mid court prior to tipoff for the Fever's home opener at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 17, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever looks on during the first half of the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 19, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Overview

  • Caitlin Clark remains out indefinitely with a right groin strain and no official timeline as she focuses on long-term rehabilitation.
  • Indiana signed Australian forward Chloe Bibby to a seven-day contract on July 25 to bolster its bench in Clark’s absence.
  • ESPN’s WNBA injury tracker projects August 12 as a potential return date for Clark, giving fans a tentative target.
  • The Fever are 13-12 in playoff contention but have gone 4-7 without Clark this season, underscoring her impact on the court.
  • Sunday’s FeverSky game was shifted to the 23,500-seat United Center despite both Clark and Angel Reese entering with uncertain availability.