Aug 5, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) smiles during pregame warmups against the LA Sparks at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Injured Caitlin Clark Greets Fans in LA Before Sparks vs Fever

Originally posted on Los Angeles Sparks on SI
By Ben Geffner | Last updated Aug 5, 2025 11:38 PM ET

Caitlin Clark, still recovering from a groin injury suffered on July 15, remained out for the Indiana Fever in Tuesday night's road matchup against the Los Angeles Sparks.

However, despite her continued absence from game action, the star guard made her way to the Crypto.com Arena hardwood prior to the game — taking time to sign autographs for a massive crowd of road fans behind the Fever bench.

Caitlin Clark signing autographs in LA ahead of Fever vs Sparks.

A massive crowd of road fans behind the Indiana bench. Still an hour to go before game time… pic.twitter.com/JIAFkUNaSN
— Ben Geffner (@BenGeffner) August 6, 2025

Clark has averaged over 16 points, five rebounds and eight assists per contest in 2025.

Fever head coach Stephanie White provided more recent injury news when asked about Clark's status on Sunday.

Even with Caitlin Clark not playing, still a HUGE amount of Indiana fans behind the Fever bench.

Still an hour away from Sparks vs Fever. pic.twitter.com/dx0EQb72cy
— LA Sports Report (@LA_SportsReport) August 6, 2025

“I know she wants to be out on the floor and we want her out on the floor, but making sure that she’s ready is the most important thing," she said. "I still don’t know how far we are, we’re going to take it one step at a time, one day at a time.”

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Sparks on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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