Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White confirmed that Caitlin Clark, sidelined with a right groin injury, remains without a return timetable and is being evaluated day-to-day. White emphasized the importance of long‑term recovery, stating they are taking “one step at a time” and remaining cautious to avoid any setbacks.
Despite missing seven consecutive games, Clark’s rehab is reportedly going well, but no return date is confirmed, meaning she’s expected to also sit out the upcoming road game in Los Angeles against the Sparks.
Fans may balk at this sobering development, especially as Fever supporters hoped for more precise news. One report bluntly summarized the sentiment: “If Fever lose the next 2 games her tune will change.”
White has described Clark’s absence as a sort of “blessing in disguise”—a phrase referring to how other players have stepped up under adversity. The Fever are riding a five-game winning streak without Clark and have an 8–5 record in her absence (5–1 since the All-Star break).
The coach believes the team’s cohesion and depth have blossomed in this stretch: “While we don’t like it, sometimes it can be a blessing in disguise, because everybody else finds themselves… No one is afraid to make a big play.”
In short, while the tide of wins has continued, Stephanie White’s message is clear: player health and caution take precedence over urgency. And until the training staff provides green lights on recovery with no possibility of reinjury, Clark remains in limbo.
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