Caitlin Clark Sends Telling 4-Word Injury Status Update Before Fever Preseason Game

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark spoke about her injury status before her team's 2025 WNBA preseason debut.

May 14, 2024; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) talks to the media before the start of the game against the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images | David Butler II-Imagn Images

At long last, the wait is over for Indiana Fever fans. Their team is returning to the court on Saturday for the first time since September 25 for a WNBA preseason game against the Washington Mystics.

Fever fans have had this date marked on their calendars for months now, especially because it was believed to be when Caitlin Clark would be returning to competition.

However, Clark's return became uncertain after the Fever released an injury report on May 2 that read, "Tomorrow's Game Status Report vs Washington:

"Caitlin Clark - Questionable (Left Leg)".

Tomorrow's Game Status Report vs Washington:

Caitlin Clark - Questionable (Left Leg) pic.twitter.com/HjtHRBuimH

— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) May 2, 2025

This report came out of nowhere, which terrified Fever fans.

While it's still unclear whether Clark is going to play on Saturday, she did send a seemingly positive update regarding this injury when speaking with the media before tipoff.

"Just a little tightness," Clark said of the injury, per an X post from James Boyd of The Athletic. "I'll go through warmups and everything, and then they'll decide if I'm gonna go or not. But it will be the medical team's decision."

#IndianaFever’s Caitlin Clark, who appeared on the injury report yesterday, says she felt “just a little tightness” in her left leg. She’ll go through her usual pregame warmups and then the team will decide if she’s “good to go or not” for the preseason opener. | @TheAthleticWBB pic.twitter.com/MNo5a4cfgl

— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) May 3, 2025

The good news is that Clark clearly doesn't sound overly concerned about the injury's severity, and the fact that she could be suiting up on Saturday means there isn't much to worry about long-term.

But given it's still the preseason, it wouldn't be surprising if Clark sits out on Saturday; if only to make her available on Sunday, when the Fever play at Clark's alma mater Iowa Hawkeyes' home arena in front of thousands of adoring fans.