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Caitlin Clark's Expected Return Date Could Bring Good News for Indiana Fever

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Nathan Dougherty | Last updated Aug 4, 2025 2:35 AM ET

The Indiana Fever have found a way to keep winning with star Caitlin Clark on the sidelines with a groin injury, improving their record to 17-12 with a win Sunday over the Seattle Storm.

While it remains unclear exactly when Clark could take the floor again, her expected return timeline could match up well with a critical stretch in the Fever's schedule.

ESPN's Holly Rowe reported in late July that while Clark remained day-to-day, it would be realistic for her to return sometime around the third week in August. That could put the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year back on the court for what could be the team's most important stretch of the season -- a back-to-back set with the league-leading Minnesota Lynx on August 22 and 24.

“No additional injuries were found…,previously had no practice time when she came back from injury…, they will be more cautious this time” pic.twitter.com/qssj2wRCtP
— Sam H (@defnotsamhere) July 27, 2025

The Fever are looking to climb up in the crowded playoff standings, and getting at least a split from the home-and-home series with the Lynx could be critical.

Fever coach Stephanie White stressed after Sunday's win that the team was not going to rush Clark back onto the court.

"I know she wants to be out here on the floor, we want her out here on the floor, but making sure that she's ready is the most important thing," White said. "I still don't know how far we are, we're gonna take it one step at a time, one day at a time, and go from there."

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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