Caitlin Clark’s ‘realistic’ return date revealed as more worrying details emerge over WNBA star’s injury

Caitlin Clark is expected to be out for a few more weeks as the WNBA superstar continues to struggle with injury.

That is according to the latest reports on the Indiana Fever icon, who has sat out four consecutive games. She has now missed a total of 13 games this season.

On Sunday, Clark was again absent for Indiana’s clash with the Chicago Sky as she battles a groin problem picked up against the Connecticut Sun on July 15. 

Fever coach Stephanie White recently said that Clark is ‘day-to-day’ but, on Sunday, ESPN reported that the 23-year-old may not be back on the court until mid-August.

‘She did see a specialist last week and no additional injury was found in that exam and scans,’ Holly Rowe said on the Fever-Sky broadcast.

‘Stephanie White did tell us that they will be even more cautious in their approach to her return to play this time.’

Clark did not miss a single game at Iowa or during her rookie year in the WNBA but this is the latest in a number of issues for the 23-year-old. 

‘Last time when she came back from injury, she didn’t get any practice time (or) any time to ramp up her conditioning,’ Rowe explained. 

‘This time, they’re going to make sure she has time and practices to get rhythm and time with her teammates.

‘As you look at their schedule, the third week in August provides a few more practice days where that seems like it’s realistic. While she does remain day-to-day, that’s seems like a better timetable for a possible Caitlin Clark return.’

Indiana faces five games over the next 11 days before their busy schedule eases up slightly, with only one game between August 16 and August 22.

Clark is still traveling with the Fever and she was on the sidelines for Sunday’s 93-78 win against the Sky. Angel Reese also missed the game after suffering a back injury.