Is Caitlin Clark playing tonight? Indiana Fever update injury status vs New York Liberty
After guard Caitlin Clark suffered her third injury of the season during the Fever's Tuesday night win over the Connecticut Sun, Indiana (12-10) provided a game day injury update regarding the availability and status of the former Hawkeye heading into Wednesday night's clash against the New York Liberty (14-6) from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
According to the team's injury update, the Fever have designated Clark as "questionable" for Wednesday's game against the Liberty, with the area of concern listed as "right groin."
"No update. Just felt a little something in her groin, so we'll get it evaluated and see what happens from there," Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White said of Clark's injury status immediately following the win over Connecticut.
White later elaborated upon the initial prognosis.
'We just take it one step at a time. She's being evaluated. We'll see where we are with that. Certainly, we'll probably have another evaluation and conversation (Wednesday) and see where we are. This group has played without her. We have a tough opponent in New York. We have to get locked in and ready to compete," White said.
Clark's injury occurred with 39 seconds remaining in the game when she delivered a pass to Kelsey Mitchell for an easy layup, but came up in pain and went straight to the bench while reaching for her right groin.
While Clark is scheduled to be heavily involved in the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game and 3-Point Contest at Gainbridge Fieldhouse from July 17 to July 19, the Fever may opt to rest the franchise cornerstone against the Liberty to prevent any further injury.
Wednesday's matchup against New York will begin at 6:30 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network.
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