Overview

• Caitlin Clark was officially listed out for Tuesday’s game in Phoenix, marking her 19th straight absence with a right groin injury and 27 missed games this season.
• Hours before tipoff, Clark was filmed running with the Fever’s second unit in full‑court 5‑on‑0 work at shootaround, indicating non‑contact progress but no clearance to play.
• Stephanie White said Clark has not participated in contact practice and outlined benchmarks that include absorbing contact, sustaining game‑level endurance, and showing no regression over multiple sessions.
• Indiana entered Tuesday at 21–19 near the playoff bubble with three regular‑season games remaining after Phoenix and a 13–14 record without Clark.
• The Fever’s backcourt remains thin after season‑ending injuries to Aari McDonald, Sydney Colson, and Sophie Cunningham, and while some outlets have estimated a possible return date, the team has not set a timetable.