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New Fever Setbacks Deepen Guard Crisis With Caitlin Clark Still Sidelined

Analysts urge a cautious shutdown, citing thin guard depth alongside an unclear timetable.

Head coach Stephanie White of the Indiana Fever looks on in the first quarter against the Minnesota Lynx at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on August 22, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever watches from the bench during the first half of the WNBA game against the Phoenix Mercury
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Overview

  • Chloe Bibby did not play against the Lynx after feeling pregame soreness in her left knee, and coach Stephanie White said further evaluation is pending.
  • Odyssey Sims limped to the locker room in the fourth quarter of the loss to Minnesota and did not return, with no official update on her condition.
  • ION’s broadcast mistakenly listed Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham as active in Indiana’s lineup despite both being out with injuries.
  • Caitlin Clark has not played since injuring her right groin on July 15 and missed the Aug. 20 practice, with no set date for a return.
  • WNBA analyst Ros Gold-Onwude publicly advised Clark to consider shutting down for the season due to recurring injuries and Indiana’s thin backcourt.