Indiana Fever vs Los Angeles Sparks live score updates: Is Caitlin Clark playing tonight?
The Indiana Fever have undergone some changes going into tonight's game against the Los Angeles Sparks.
On June 25, the Fever waived DeWanna Bonner and re-signed Aari McDonald. Bonner had missed the previous five games due to personal reasons. McDonald played in three games for the Fever on a hardship contract while Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham were injured.
A day later, on June 26, Indiana announced that Clark would miss the game against the Sparks with a groin injury.
Will the Fever be able to beat the Sparks with all of the recent changes? Follow along for live updates.
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7 p.m. ET Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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No, Clark was ruled out with a groin injury.
The Fever did not give an official reason for waiving Bonner. As part of a news release from the team, Bonner issued a statement.
"I want to sincerely thank the Indiana Fever for the opportunity to be part of the Fever franchise. Despite our shared goals and excitement heading into the season, I felt the fit did not work out and I appreciate the organization's willingness to grant my request to move on, particularly at this point in my career," Bonner said. "I wish the Fever great success as they continue to build around this dynamic group of young players."
Before she was waived, Bonner had missed five straight games due to personal reasons. Reports surfaced on June 24 that Bonner was unlikely to return to the Fever.
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Favorite: Fever by 5.5 points
Over/under: 167.5 total points
Moneyline: Fever -225, Sparks +185
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