'No Indication' Update on Caitlin Clark's Injury Comes at Good Time for Fever

The Indiana Fever will be without star Caitlin Clark for Saturday's matchup against the Los Angeles Sparks. The injury comes after Clark was on the receiving end of a dirty play by Alyssa Thomas during their last game. Thomas, who wasn't assessed a foul during the contest, was later given a flagrant 2 and suspended for one game.

Clark was also undercut on a couple three-point attempts, one of which left her getting up holding her back. This led to Fever coach Stephanie White calling out a double-standard in the way Clark is officiated and labeling the plays against her "cheap shots".

Clark was ruled out due to the back issue for the game versus the Sparks per White at practice, who added that the Fever star is doing "alright" following what took place Wednesday night.

Stephanie White on Caitlin Clark (back):

"She's doing alright... no indication (on how long she's out). It's a good time because we have all week next week, so we'll take this opportunity to get her treatment."

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White mentioned that there's "no indication" on how long Clark will be out, but while the injury is a minor setback, Indiana will have a full week in between games to get her proper treatment. After Saturday's game, the Fever don't play again until the following Sunday on July 5.

While it's just one game, what does this mean for Indiana going forward? Her ongoing back injury caused her to miss their May 20 game against the Portland Fire, which they actually won 90-73. White will now have to dip into her bench to survive this weekend.

Caitlin Clark's back injury comes at good time for Fever

White mentioned the break in the schedule when giving the non-update on Clark's return timeline.

"Obviously it's a good time, because we have all week this week. So, we'll take this opportunity to get her treatment, to get her healthy, to get her back on the floor," White said.

"Again we want her to be healthy, physically, mentally, emotionally, all the things," White added when asked if this was precautionary, adding they want to make sure she is 100% following the litany of injuries Clark suffered last season.

She played in just 13 games in 2025. Luckily, she's appeared in 17 so far this year and seems set to play in many more.

With Clark out Saturday, White mentioned that veteran Tyasha Harris will start in her place.

Lineup alert: Tyasha Harris will start for injured Caitlin Clark on Saturday, per coach White. https://t.co/TwwOzyYKyS
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Harris was in the same position during Clark's absence last month, but didn't exactly inspire confidence. In her only start against the Fire, Harris shot 0/6 from the floor in 29 minutes, but was able to dish out 7 assists.

Fortunately in that one, the Fever had Aliyah Boston (24 points), Kelsey Mitchell (21 points) and Lexie Hull (16 points) step up in a huge way with Clark out. They'll need more of the same on Saturday with LA coming to town.

If Indiana wants to avoid teetering near the .500 mark, they'll need to respond with a huge win without Clark before a week-long break.

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Caitlin Clark's back injury comes at good time for Fever

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