When will Caitlin Clark return from injury? Here's what we know about the Fever star
When will Caitlin Clark return from injury? Here's what we know about the Fever star
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has been out since May 24 with a quad injury. Clark has missed the last five games. As she approaches nearly three weeks without playing basketball, it begs the question: When will she return for the Fever?
Unfortunately, her timetable for return isn't immediately clear. The Indiana star was re-evaluated around June 8 and has been allowed to begin certain aspects of practice. However, head coach Stephanie White has not indicated when Clark (or guard Sophie Cunningham, who has also been out with an ankle injury) will return. On Thursday, she shared a somewhat positive update on their recent activity.
MORE CAITLIN CLARK: Caitlin Clark hit the Pacers' choking celebration at NBA Finals Game 3"We limited their reps," White told the media. "Really try to see if [we could] get them up and down the floor a little bit. Start to try to get into a game rhythm. Game speed. Game pace. Timing a little bit off. Rhythm a little bit off, but continuing to try to work them in as much as we could."
The Fever have gone 2-3 in Clark's absence, and have tried to supplement what she brings to the team with help from veteran guard Syd Colson and hardship contract player Aari McDonald. However, it's hard to replace that kind of impact, and the journey without her could continue to be up and down.
The Fever play the New York Liberty on Saturday, June 14, before trudging through a three-game slate during the week of June 16. Indiana will play the Connecticut Sun at home on June 17 and then travel to play the Golden State Valkyries (June 19) and the Las Vegas Aces (June 22).
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