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Caitlin Clark Expected to Return From Injury on Wednesday vs. Valkyries

The Fever star missed the last five contests with a groin injury.

Madison Williams

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark looks on from the bench.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark looks on from the bench. / Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
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Caitlin Clark is expected to return to the court on Wednesday, July 9 vs. the Golden State Valkyries, she told reporters on Tuesday.

Clark missed the last five Indiana Fever contests with a groin injury. That absence came after she missed three weeks prior because of a left quadriceps strain.

The reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year told reporters that she hopes to play in the 20-minute range on Wednesday. She is notably not a fan of time restrictions.

When Clark returns, she will be sure to team up with Aari McDonald, who coach Stephanie White says will make Clark's offensive weight load lighter. That's the Fever's plan for when Clark comes back, at least.

This is perfect timing for Clark to come back before the WNBA All-Star break. Clark is set to be a team captain for the All-Star Game on Saturday, July 19 after receiving the most votes from fans.

Despite the multiple absences already this WNBA season, Clark has managed to average 18.2 points, five rebounds and 8.9 assists this year.

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Madison Williams
MADISON WILLIAMS

Madison Williams is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated, where she specializes in tennis but covers a wide range of sports from a national perspective. Before joining SI in 2022, Williams worked at The Sporting News. Having graduated from Augustana College, she completed a master’s in sports media at Northwestern University. She is a dog mom and an avid reader.

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