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LOOK: Sophie Cunningham Fires Up Caitlin Clark After Shoving Match With Mercury’s Kahleah Copper 1 Aug 7, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (center) and guard Lexie Hull (10) celebrate the three pointer by Sophie Cunningham (8) against the Phoenix Mercury in the first half of a WNBA game at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

'A Lot Of Holes That Need Filling Up': Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever Hit With Harsh Warning From WNBA Reporter Amid Injury Crisis

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Dan Agulto | Last updated Aug 20, 2025 11:00 AM ET

The Indiana Fever’s injury log reads like a horror story. Missing star rookie Caitlin Clark , plus guards Sophie Cunningham, Sydney Colson, and Aari McDonald—all sidelined. So when WNBA reporter Zena Keita paused her podcast to raise the alarm, it hit like a warning siren.

“Indiana, like, who is supposed to fill in all these pieces? We heard a report that Caitlin Clark is supposed to come back to practice starting the Fever’s week off … There’s a lot of holes that need filling up. It’s one thing to come back from 21 points down against the Connecticut Sun, which has the worst record in the WNBA, and it’s quite another thing when the schedule picks up.” (33:30 mark, No Offseason)

That comeback was wild—a 21-point deficit erased—but Keita’s point is plain: the roster is threadbare, and turbulent times are ahead. The Fever pulled off their franchise-record comeback, but next up are punishing matchups that won’t wait for bodies to heal.

Fans are holding their breath for Caitlin Clark’s return. Coach Stephanie White has given only this: “That’s the hope.” No timeline, just cautious optimism. If Clark can step back in healthy, she shifts everything—spacing, scoring, energy. But until she steps on the court, those roster gaps could be deadly.

Between key absences and a brutal upcoming stretch, Keita’s warning isn’t hype—it’s reality. The Fever need answers fast; otherwise, the playoffs may slip away before Clark even returns.

Title Suggestion: Fever Banking On Caitlin Clark’s Comeback To Save Their Playoff Push

The Indiana Fever are facing their most critical stretch of the season—and all eyes are on Caitlin Clark. With talent scattered by injuries, Clark’s return may be the spark they need.

REPORT: Caitlin Clark Suffers Brutal New Setback Amid Fever’s Ongoing Struggles 4 Aug 1, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Indiana Fever guard Sydney Colson (51) and guard Caitlin Clark (22) cheer for their team during the first half against the Dallas Wings at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Coach Stephanie White offered minimal clarity, saying only that Clark’s healing is “the most important thing,” and while there’s hope she’ll return, the team isn’t rushing her. Clark herself has expressed a drive to come back—but only when fully healthy, honoring both her body and the fever’s fate.

If she steps back onto the court, she could reset everything. As one analyst put it, her presence alone changes offensive flow, gravity and pick-and-roll pressure. Fever didn’t fold without her, proving resilience. Still, playoffs loom, and depth alone may not cut it.

Caitlin Clark’s return isn’t just a boost—it may be the lifeline. With ten games left and a pro-heavy finish ahead, the Fever’s playoff destiny is entwined with her readiness.