Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark got some encouraging news Thursday. Clark is not dealing with a new injury, and did not sustain additional damage after appearing to reaggravate her groin injury, the team announced.
Clark initially dealt with a groin injury in June, missing multiple weeks due to the injury. She was able to return in July and played in just four games before appearing to reaggravate the issue. Clark did not play in the All-Star Game due to the injury, though did appear at the event as a coach.
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While Thursday’s news seems to indicate Clark avoided a serious injury, the Fever did not put a timetable on her return. The team said Clark will “continue working with the Fever medical team on her recovery and rehabilitation.” It added that it will provide updates on Clark “as they become available.”
At the very least, she’ll miss the team’s game Thursday against the Las Vegas Aces.
Clark, 23, has put up strong numbers when she’s been on the court this season. In 13 games, Clark is averaging 16.5 points, 8.8 assists and 5 rebounds. Despite the injuries, she earned her second-straight All-Star appearance.
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With Clark sidelined for multiple stretches this season, the Fever are 12-12 ahead of Thursday’s game against the Aces.
It’s unclear how long they’ll have to continue playing without Clark. Following Thursday’s game, the team will face the Chicago Sky on Sunday and the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday.
